To be of few words is natural.

Other people have more than they need, I alone seem wanting.

When the worst student hears about the Way, he laughs out loud. If he did not laugh, it would be unworthy of being the Way.

Conquering the world and changing it, I do not think it can succeed.

Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is no space. Exercising by returning to itself, winning victories by remaining gentle and yielding, it is softer than anything, and therefore overcomes everything hard.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

When the great Tao is abandoned, benevolence and righteousness arise.