Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble.

If princes and kings were not exalted they might be overthrown.

Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.

The skillful traveller leaves no traces of his wheels.

The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone.