How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth.

Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.

Kindness in words creates confidence.

I observe myself and I come to know others.

The female always surpasses the male with stillness. In her stillness she is yielding.

The one who does not honor the teacher and the one who does not honor the task, although ever so knowledgeable, they are confused.

The Tao that can be spoken is not the true Tao.