The Way of Heaven does not compete, and yet it skillfully achieves victory.

Heaven's net is wide, but its mesh is fine

From of old the things that have acquired unity are these: Heaven by unity has become clear; Earth by unity has become steady; The Spirit by unity has become spiritual; The Valley by unity has become full; All things by unity have come into existence.

Heaven and earth are ruthless and treat the myriad creatures as straw dogs.

If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.