To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.

What has not yet emerged is easy to prevent.

All things flourish, and each returns to its source.

He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.

Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.

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.

Stillness is easy to maintain.