Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live.
In the world there are four greats, and the king is one of them.
True words seem false.
He who walks on tip-toe does not walk on solid ground.
The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect.
When the effective leader is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally.