The great Tao flows everywhere. All things are born from it, yet it doesn't create them. It pours itself into its work, yet it makes no claim. It nourishes infinite worlds, yet it doesn't hold on to them. Since it is merged with all things and hidden in their hearts, it can be called humble. Since all things vanish into it and it alone endures, it can be called great. It isn't aware of its greatness; thus it is truly great.

Some help others in order to receive blessings and admiration. This is simply meaningless. Some cultivate themselves in part to serve others, in part to serve their own pride. They will understand, at best, half of the truth. But those who improve themselves for the sake of the world - to these, the whole truth of the universe will be revealed.

By compassion one can be brave.

The eye with which you see God is the same eye with which God sees you; one in seeing; one in knowing; one in loving.

Give up learning, and put an end to your troubles.

Everything in the universe is created from something, which in turn is created from nothing.

When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.