Taoist philosophy is essentially monistic. Matter and energy, Yang and Yin, heaven and earth, are conceived of as essentially one or as two coexistent poles of one indivisible whole.

Reality is apparent when one ceases to compare.

Linda and I aren't one and one. We are two halves that make a whole -- two halves fitted together are more efficient than either half would ever be alone!

Give up thinking as though not giving it up. Observe techniques as though not observing.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

There is no love without friendship. Passion alone does not form relationships of value.

Nothingness cannot be defined; the softest thing cannot be snapped.