To have little is to possess.

The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.

Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.

High and low rest on each other.

Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. . . . Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.

He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.

If you really want everything, then give up everything.