The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.

The moment truth is asserted, it becomes false.

The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.

There is no greater sin than desire, No greater curse than discontent, No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.

All things of the world are born of being; being is born of nonbeing.

Those who stand on their toes are not steady.