A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.

The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people. All of the embody the virtue of non-competition. Not that they don't love to compete, but they do it in the spirit of play. In this they are like children and in harmony with the Tao.

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

People turn their eyes and ears to him (the sage), and the sage cares for them like his own children.

Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.

If you want to become full, let yourself be empty.