The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.

The perfect square lacks corners.

If the majority doesn't laugh at you, beware that you must be saying something wrong. When the majority thinks you are a fool, only then is there some possibility of you being a wise man.

Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man's tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart.

In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.