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

The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.

The real art of governing consists, so far as possible, in doing nothing.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

The master understands that the universe is forever out of control

A good calculator does not need artificial aids.