There is no greater disaster than discontent.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

If you would take, you must first give.

He who accounts all things easy will have many difficulties.

True humility involves opposites. The truly humble work in silence. Because they do not speak of their accomplishments, credit for them can never be taken away.

When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of funerals.

Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind; when it rains, there is only rain; when the clouds pass, the sun shines through. If you open yourself to the Tao, you are at one with the Tao and you can embody it completely. If you open yourself to insight, you are at one with insight and you can use it completely. If you open yourself to loss, you are at one with loss and you can accept it completely. Open yourself to the Tao, then trust your natural responses; and everything will fall into place.