The more clever and cunning people are, the stranger the events will be.

By compassion one can be brave.

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

Justice has long arm.

When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

Appetite for food and sex is nature.