High and low rest on each other.

He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.

As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.

Clay is used to make vases, but it is the emptiness they contain that makes them useful.

A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One who is skillful in using men puts himself below them. This is called the strength to use men. This is called matching Heaven, The highest principle of old.

Attain utmost emptiness. Abide in steadfast stillness.

The great Tao flows everywhere. All things are born from it, yet it doesn't create them. It pours itself into its work, yet it makes no claim. It nourishes infinite worlds, yet it doesn't hold on to them. Since it is merged with all things and hidden in their hearts, it can be called humble. Since all things vanish into it and it alone endures, it can be called great. It isn't aware of its greatness; thus it is truly great.