People are born soft and weak. They die hard and stiff.
Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.
Complete your task. Seek no reward. Make no claims. Without faltering fully choose to do what you must do.
By moderation one can be generous.
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao and evil will have no power. Not that it isn't there, but you'll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.