When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not grow tired of him.

If you never assume importance, you never lose it.

I do not act, and people become reformed by themselves.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Allow your softer, more intuitive, and less dominating feminine qualities to rise to the fore, so that you're surrendering rather than dominating, receiving rather than broadcasting, loving rather than fighting.

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

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.