These possessions of a simpleton being the three I choose and cherish: to care, to be fair, to be humble.

...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.

Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult; make something big by starting with it when small.

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.

The unyielding army will not win.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.