The heavy is the root of the light. The unmoved is the source of all movement. Thus the Master travels all day without leaving home. However splendid the views, she stays serenely in herself. Why should the lord of the country flit about like a fool? If you let yourself be blown to and fro, you lose touch with your root. If you let restlessness move you, you lose touch with who you are.

For one gains by losing And loses by gaining.

Prepare while it's easy.

True humility involves opposites. The truly humble work in silence. Because they do not speak of their accomplishments, credit for them can never be taken away.

Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

Battles are followed by years of famine.