In the Golden Age, Rulers were unknown. In the following age Rulers were loved and praised. Next came the age When rulers were feared. Finally the age When rulers are hated.

As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.

Without opening your door, you can open your heart to the world. Without looking out your window, you can see the essence of the Tao. The more you know, the less you understand. The Master arrives without leaving, sees the light without looking, achieves without doing a thing.

Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.

For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.

From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all.

When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.