Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.

The master understands that the universe is forever out of control

Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.

Do not attempt to conquer the world with force, for force only causes resistance.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness.

The highest virtue seems as low as a valley.