Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms. For every force there is a counterforce. Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself. The Master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to dominate events goes against the current of the Tao. Because he believes in himself, he doesn't try to convince others. Because he is content with himself, he doesn't need others' approval. Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him.

He who walks on tip-toe does not walk on solid ground.

The best way to manage anything is by making use of its own nature.

The group will not prosper if the leader grabs the lion's share of the credit for the good work that has been done.

Purity and stillness give the correct law to all under heaven.

Pain and happiness are simply conditions of the ego. Forget the ego.

Things are not worth attending to, yet they have to be attended to.