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.

Misery is what happiness rests upon. Happiness is what misery lurks beneath.

A whale out of water is over-run by ants.

A good door needs no lock, still it can't be opened.

Without going outside, you may know the whole world!

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

I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.