The wise man does not lay up treasure. The more he expends on others, the more he gains for himself. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.

The highest truth cannot be put into words.

There is no calamity greater than lightly engaging in war.

A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).

When the hares have all been caught, the hunting dogs are cooked.

The master understands that the universe is forever out of control

He who hoards much loses much.