The more laws and orders are multiplied, the more theft and violence increase.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

If people do not revere the Law of Nature It will adversely affect them. If they accept It with knowledge and reverence, It will accommodate them with balance and harmony.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.

Stillness is easy to maintain.

Knowledge studies others, wisdom is self known.

The wise man is one who knows what he does not know.