He who stands on tiptoe is not steady. He who strides cannot maintain the pace. He who makes a show is not enlightened. He who is self-righteous is not respected. He who boasts achieves nothing. He who brags will not endure. According to followers of the Tao, "These are extra food and unnecessary luggage." They do not bring happiness, therefore followers of the Tao avoid them.

A good calculator does not need artificial aids.

Those who are content suffer no disgrace.

Those who seek knowledge, collect something every day. Those who seek the Way, let go of something every day.

If you want everything, you first have to give everything up.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Loss is not as bad as wanting more.