The truly great ones rely on substance, and not on surface, hold on to the fruit, and not to the flower.

A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).

Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.

A good counter needs no calculator.

If you want to accord with the Tao, just do your job, then let go.

Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used.