謀洩則無功，計不設則事不成。
When schemes leak out, they do not succeed; but, when plans are not laid, one’s affairs will not come to fruition. A worthy officer does not serve one whom he maligns and does not malign those whom he serves.
賢士不事所非，不非所事。
A stupid man will act perversely and grow still more stubborn; a crude man will act affectedly and become still more vulgar.
愚者行閒而益固，鄙人飾詐而益野。
No sound is so delicate that it remains unheard; no action is so hidden that it does not come to light.
聲無細而不聞，行無隱而不明。
Things most endowed with spiritual efficacy all without exception evolve; people of the worthiest sort cause everything without exception to change.
至神無不化也，至賢無不移也。
When those above do not stand by their word, those below will not be loyal.
上不信，下不忠，上下不和，雖安必危。
When those above and those below are at odds, the realm, though at peace, will be in peril.
求以其道，則無不得；為以其時，則無不成。
When a thing is sought with the proper method, then it will always be obtained; when projects are pursued at the proper times, then they will always attain fruition.