Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.

The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.

He who regards many things easy will find many difficulties. Therefore the sage regards things difficult, and consequently never has difficulties.

These possessions of a simpleton being the three I choose and cherish: to care, to be fair, to be humble.

Conduct your triumph as a funeral.

There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting more.