Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life.

All man are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them

Do nothing which is of no use.

Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie.

No man is invincible, and therefore no man can fully understand that which would make him invincible. Even with complete and thorough study there is always the possibility of being defeated and although one may be expert in a particular form, mastery is something a man never stops seeking to attain.

In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance.

When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent.