Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.

The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees.

Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.

Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves.

The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone.

When you are sick of your sickness you will cease to be sick.

Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won't be any thieves. If these three aren't enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course.