He who is great must make humility his base. He who is high must make lowliness his foundation. Thus, princes and kings in speaking of themselves use the terms "lonely," "friendless," "of small account." Is not this making humility their base?

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

Lightly given promises must meet with little trust.

Spokes unite in the hub of a wheel.

Approach the universe with Tao, And evil will have no power. Not that evil is not powerful, But its power will not be used to harm others.

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

The perfect square lacks corners.