There is no greater disaster than discontent.

The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose.

My words are very easy to understand and very easy to practice; but there is no one in the world who is able to understand and practice them.

The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes - thus he can see clearly.

I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.

Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.

Nothing is weaker than water, Yet for overcoming what is hard and strong, Nothing surpasses it.