Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be truly fulfilled.

He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them.

The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect.

The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without dictating. This is intelligent non aggressiveness.

Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties.