To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.
The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mystical female.
The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.
All things such as grass and trees are soft and supple in life. At their death they are withered and dry.