He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.

Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.

To lead, one must follow.

Reputation should be neither sought nor avoided.

Whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. What is soft is strong.

Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.

Abandon learning and there will be no sorrow.