The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.

Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink - such is the bravery of the dog and boar.

If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or the two.

If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.

Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die.