One or the other

Abandoned is better than possessed,
Serving an invisible master is the worst,
Outer power unmatched by inner is a malady,
Good will without skills and resources is a folly,

Being good needs no appreciation,
Being right, no compliments,
A broken horse can not lead,
A knight must respect his sword,

An open door is a good one,
A tree better with deep roots,
Seasons define each other,
A master must one day disappear.