Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.

If you practice inaction, nothing will be left undone: For the way to acquire lordship over society is by invariably not interfering.

People take death lightly. They expect too much of life. That is why people take death lightly.

The Tao principle is what happens of itself.

Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.

Those who would take over the earth and shape it to their will, never, I notice succeed.

Simply see that you are at the center of the universe, and accept all things and beings as parts of your infinite body. When you perceive that an act done to another is done to yourself, you have understood the great truth.