That which offers no resistance can enter where there is no space.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

When family ties are disturbed, devoted children arise.

He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.

In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.

The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.