Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.

The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect.

Cut out doors and windows for the house. The holes make it useful.

The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout.

In ancient times, people said that imperfect moves to becoming perfect. Are these words vain? No! Truly, by gaining Unity you come to Perfection!

Thus it is that "Some things are increased by being diminished, others are diminished by being increased." What others have taught, I also teach; verily, I will make it the root of my teaching.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.