The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.
Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.
He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop.
We are all capable of much more than we think we are.
The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.