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

Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself.

Sages do not accumulate for themselves. The more they give to others, the more they possess of their own. The way of Heaven is to benefit others and not to injure.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

The Tao's principle is spontaneity.

Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.

Through return to simple living comes control of desires. In control of desires stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored.