Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
Everything in the universe is created from something, which in turn is created from nothing.
Abandon fancy theologies and imaginary ideas and do some ordinary daily work... {Engage in this work with} unswerving kindness and unending patience.
Act without striving. Work without interfering. Find the flavour in what is flavourless.
Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used.
No weapon is sharper than will.