Be merciful, moderate, and modest.

Knowing that you do not know is the best. Not knowing that you do not know is an illness.

When the world is ruled according to the Way, the ghosts lose their power. The ghosts do not really lose their power, but it is not used to harm people.

Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.

Approach your own inner life with a loving quality that accepts who you are without trying to change who you are.