The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.
What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.
Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things.
The skillful traveller leaves no traces of his wheels.