A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
Not knowing of the eternal leads to unfortunate errors.
Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.
The grandest virtue seems deficient.
The feminine values are the fountain of bliss. Know the masculine, Keep to the feminine.
Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.