Its name-what passes not away.

Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.

The value of actions lies in their timing.

When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.

The world may be known Without leaving the house.

There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.

There is no greater crime than desire.