It is as though he listened and such listening as his enfolds us in silence in which at last we begin to hear what we are meant to be.

He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.

Life is going forth; death is returning home.

The Eternal generates the One. The One generates the Two. The Two generates the Three. The Three generates all things.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

No disaster is worse than being discontented.