heaven is eternal, earth everlasting. they endure this way because they do not live for themselves. in the same way, the wise person puts himself last, and thereby finds himself first, holds himself outside, and thereby remains at the center, abandons himself, and is thereby fulfilled.

The separate parts make no carriage.

Knowing the future is the flower of the Way, and the beginning of folly.

Everything will settle in its own place automatically.

Hold on to the ancient Way to master the present, and to learn the distant beginning.

A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step - Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.