When they lose their sense of awe, people turn to religion. When they no longer trust themselves, they begin to depend upon authority. Therefore the Master steps back so that people won't be confused. He teaches without a teaching, so that people will have nothing to learn.

The Way is the source of all things, good people's treasure and bad people's refuge.

When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance.

The man of knowledge acquires something new everyday, and the man of Tao lets go of something new every day.

The one who is conscious (in Tao) can't speak. The one who can speak is not conscious (centered in Tao)

If you worry more for others' beliefs, then you will be their slave.

The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of duality is tenacious. Bound, rigid, and trapped, you cannot experience liberation.