The Tao is unpredictable to those that live according to plans. Only those who have no agenda are in harmony with the Tao.

The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure.

I confess that there is nothing to teach: no religion, no science, no writings which will lead your mind back to Spirit. Today I speak this way, tomorrow that, but always the Path is beyond words and beyond mind.

Those who seek knowledge, collect something every day. Those who seek the Way, let go of something every day.

The wise man, after learning something new, is afraid to learn anything more until he has put his first lesson into practice.

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.