There is no illusion great than fear.

The way of heaven is to help and not harm.

Those who know do not speak; Those who speak do not know. Stop up the openings, Close down the doors, Rub off the sharp edges. Unravel all confusion. Harmonize the light, Give up contention: This is called finding the unity of life.

Heaven and earth are ruthless, and treat the various creatures as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, and treats others as straw dogs.

Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature. The way of nature is unchanging. Knowing constancy is insight.

All things flourish, and each returns to its source.

The Tao principle is what happens of itself.