The Tao is told is not the Tao.

All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.

The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect can be won with good deeds; but the Tao is beyond all value, and no one can achieve it. Thus, when a new leader is chosen, don't offer to help him with your wealth or your expertise. Offer instead to teach him about the Tao. Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. That is why everybody loves it.

I alone am different from the others, because I am nourished by the great mother.

Obscure, like muddy waters.

From caring comes courage.

Holding on to the weak is called strength.