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.

Knowing ignorance is strength; ignoring knowledge is sickness.

When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality.

You cannot receive what you don't give. Outflow determines inflow.

Be merciful, moderate, and modest.

Those who are content suffer no disgrace.

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