“Not to value and employ men of superior ability is the way to keep the people from rivalry among themselves;”

“The people suffer from famine because of the multitude of taxes consumed by their superiors.”

“I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.”

“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.”

“from self-complacency, and therefore he acquires superiority.”

“not to show them what is likely to excite their desires is the way to keep their minds from disorder.”

“not to prize articles which are difficult to procure is the way to keep them from becoming thieves;”