"Therefore even the sage treats some things as difficult. That is why in the end no difficulties can get the better of him."

"He who values himself more than the world can be entrusted with the world. He who loves himself more than the world can be charged with the world."

"The greatest flaw is to desire more."

"He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know."

"Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish. Too much handling will spoil it."