- The highest good is like water.
- Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive.
- It flows in places men reject and so is like the Tao.
- In dwelling, be close to the land.
- In meditation, go deep in the heart.
- In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.
- In speech, be true.
- In ruling, be just.
- In business, be competent.
- In action, watch the timing.
- No fight: No blame.