When cleverness emerges There is great hypocrisy.
Do nondoing, strive for non-stiving, savor the flavourless, make much of little, repay enmity with virture; plan for difficulty when it is still easy, do the great while it is still small.
The master understands that the universe is forever out of control
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Because he (the Sage) demands no honor, he will never be dishonored.
The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.