The superior student listens to the Way and follows it closely. The average student listens to the Way and follows some and some not. The lesser student listens to the Way and laughs out loud. If there were no laughter it would not be the Way.

Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.

There is no illusion great than fear.

The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure.

The most difficult in the world must be easy in its beginning.

People are difficult to rule, because of their knowledge.

Knowing ignorance is strength; ignoring knowledge is sickness.