Heaven and Earth last for ever. Why do Heaven and Earth last for ever? They are unborn, so ever living. The sage stays behind, thus he is ahead. He is detached, thus at one with all. Through selfless action, he attains fulfillment.

He who is contented is rich.

That which offers no resistance, overcomes the hardest substances.

The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet.

The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.

When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises.

Truly, only acting without thought of one's life is superior to valuing one's life.