Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

Worlds and particles, bodies and beings, time and space: All are transient expressions of the Tao.

When the emperor is crowned or the three dukes are appointed, rather than sending a gift of jade carried by four horses, remain still and offer the Way.

To know and not to do is not yet to know.

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

In lightness the root is lost. In haste the ruler is lost.

The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.