TTC Chapter 72 When people do not dread authorities, Then a greater dread descends. Do not crowd their dwellings. Do not make them weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, They will not be weary of you. Therefore, the sage knows himself, But does not parade. He cherishes himself, But does…

TTC Chapter 68   Excellent warriors are not violent. Excellent soldiers are not furious. Excellent conquerors do not engage. Excellent leaders of people lower themselves. This is called the virtue of no strife. This is called the use of people’s capacity. This is called the union with Heaven. It is the perfection of the ancients.

TTC Chapter 71   Knowing that you do not know is the best. Not knowing that you do not know is an illness. Truly, only those who see illness as illness Can avoid illness. The sage is not ill, Because he sees illness as illness. Therefore he is not ill.

TTC Chapter 70 My words are very easy to understand And very easy to practice. Still, no one in the world Can understand or practice them. My words have an origin. My deeds have a sovereign. Truly, because people do not understand this, They do not understand me. That so few understand me is why…