The further one goes, the less (he realizes he) one knows.

If you tell me, I will listen. If you show me, I will see. If you let me experience, I will learn!

Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Be still and allow the mud to settle.

The Tao is unpredictable to those that live according to plans. Only those who have no agenda are in harmony with the Tao.

Yet mystery and imagination arise from the same source. This source is called darkness ... Darkness within darkness, the gateway to all understanding.

The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them. The Master is above the people, and no one feels oppressed. She goes ahead of the people, and no one feels manipulated. The whole world is grateful to her. Because she competes with no one, no one can compete with her.