"When the great way falls into disuse, there are benevolence and rectitude."

"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 …"

"He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough."

"One who makes promises rashly rarely keeps good faith; One who is in the habit of considering things easy meets with frequent difficulties."

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