“He does not dare (by continuing his operations) to assert and complete his mastery.”

“he who asserts his own views is not distinguished;”

“He who knows other men is discerning;he who knows himself is intelligent.He who overcomes others is strong;he who overcomes himself is mighty.He who is satisfied with his lot is rich;he who goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will. He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues long;he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity.”

“He who stands on his tiptoes does not stand firm; he who stretches his legs does not walk (easily).”

“The wise man does not lay up his own treasures.The more he gives to others,the more he has for his own.”

“he who vaunts himself does not find his merit acknowledged;”

“The person of superior integrity does not insist upon his integrity.For this reason, he has integrity.The person of inferior integritynever loses sight of his integrity;For this reason, he lacks integrity.”