One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present moment.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

That which shrinks must first expand.

The Eternal generates the One. The One generates the Two. The Two generates the Three. The Three generates all things.

Whoever is capable of knowing when they have had enough will always be satisfied.

Act without doing; work without effort. Think of the small as large and the few as many. Confront the difficult while it is still easy; accomplish the great task by a series of small acts. The Master never reaches for the great; thus she achieves greatness. When she runs into a difficulty, she stops and gives herself to it. She doesn't cling to her own comfort; thus problems are no problem for her.

Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.