Stillness overcomes heat.

In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

My own words are not the medicine, but a prescription; not the destination, but a map to help you reach it. When you get there, quiet your mind and close your mouth. Don't analyze the Tao. Strive instead to live it: silently, undividedly, with your whole harmonious being.

He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk.

How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth.

Those who show off do not shine.