Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.

A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).

The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.

Nothing is weaker than water, Yet for overcoming what is hard and strong, Nothing surpasses it.

Before healing others, heal yourself

The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.

Your name or your body, what is dearer? Your body or your wealth, what is worthier?