The world's beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.

My words are very easy to understand and very easy to practice; but there is no one in the world who is able to understand and practice them.

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.

The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.

If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place.

Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.

If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.