"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. He who is content is rich. He who acts with vigor has a will. He …"

"To see things in the seed, that is genius."

"People fail at the threshold of success. Be as cautious at the end as at the beginning. Then there will be no failure."

"The Tao is always nameless. When it is carved, it becomes names. As soon as there are names, know that it is time to stop. Knowing when to stop, one can be free from danger."

"To yield is to be preserved whole."