16. The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.
17. Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.
18. Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
19. Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.
20. To lead people, walk beside them. To lead people, walk behind them.
21. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'
22. When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
23. If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.