The most complete seems lacking. Yet in use it is not exhausted.

Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.

Do not make them (people) weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, they will not be weary of you.

Clay is molded to form a cup, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the cup depends. Doors and windows are cut out to make a room, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the room depends. Therefore turn being into advantage, and turn non-being into utility.

Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it's own accord.

To conquer others is to have power, to conquer yourself is to know the way.

If I have just an ounce of sense, I follow the great Way, and fear only to stray from it.