That which shrinks must first expand.
That which fails must first be strong.
That which is cast down must first be raised.
Before receiving there must be giving.This is called perception of the nature of things.
Soft and weak overcome hard and strong.Fish cannot leave deep waters,
And a country's weapons should not be displayed.
Tao Te Ching #30
When the Tao is present in the universe,
The horses haul manure.
When the Tao is absent from the universe,
War horses are bred outside the city.There is no greater sin than desire,
No greater curse than discontent,
No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself.Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
Tao Te Ching #46