The man of knowledge acquires something new everyday, and the man of Tao lets go of something new every day.

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.

Can you be still and look inside?If so, then you know the truth is always available, and always responsive.

Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.

Not valuing wealth prevents theft.

Without going outside, you may know the whole world, without looking through the window, you may see the ways of heaven. The farther you go, the less you know. Thus the sage knows without traveling; he sees without looking; he works without doing.

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.