Life flows like water—soft yet strong. True capability is not just skill, but being welcomed by others. Those who stand out without respect invite trouble. Respect others, save their face, and you earn their support.
Respect comes from self-reliance, not pretense. Success lies in speaking less and letting others talk. People work efficiently for themselves; for others, they delay. Unite a team as one, and efficiency grows.
Love defies explanation. If you can explain it, it’s not pure. We are not trapped by events, but by our views of them. Wisdom without knowledge leads to fantasy; knowledge without wisdom makes you a tool. Use wisdom to guide knowledge for balanced action.
Be like water—firm inside, gentle outside. Adapt principles to time, place, and person. Results matter less than motives. The greatest value is being remembered after death.