The scholar gains every day; the man of Tao loses every day.
The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.
As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.
The Wise Man is square but not sharp, honest but not not malign, straight but not severe, bright but not dazzling.
Racing and hunting excite man's heart to madness.
To rule by knowledge ravages the country.