The Tao never acts with force, yet there is nothing that it can not do.

True humility involves opposites. The truly humble work in silence. Because they do not speak of their accomplishments, credit for them can never be taken away.

In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.

Dignified, like a guest.

Other people have more than they need, I alone seem wanting.

They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs can be heard from there. Still, they will age and die without visiting one another.

What is firmly rooted cannot be pulled out