Nothing is harder to see into thanpeoples nature. The sage looks at subtle phenomena and listens tosmall voices. This harmonizes the outside with the inside and the inside with the outside.

What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?

To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with the natural order. To overcome the intelligent by intelligence, however, is a matter of opportunity.

There is no greater weapon than a prepared mind.

Battles are not won by strength alone!

Detach from emotions and desires; get rid of any fixations.

The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.