Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is no space. Exercising by returning to itself, winning victories by remaining gentle and yielding, it is softer than anything, and therefore overcomes everything hard.

Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold.

Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth; from self-assertion, therefore he is distinguished; from self-glorification, therefore he has merit; from self-exaltation, therefore he rises superior to all. Inasmuch as he does not strive, there is no one in the world who can strive with him.

The one who does not stray away from her/his nature will live long.

The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees.