Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
He does not seek power - yet people follow him.
Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, counting prayer beads no more sacred than simply breathing. . . . If you wish to attain oneness with the Tao, don't get caught up in spiritual superficialities.
Throw away sacredness and wisdom and people will be one hundred times happier.
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.