Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.

Stop leaving and you will arrive, Stop searching and you will see, Stop running away and you will be found.

Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

A great nation is like a great man:When he makes a mistake, he realizes it.Having realized it, he admits it.Having admitted it, he corrects it.He considers those who point out his faultsas his most benevolent teachers.He thinks of his enemyas the shadow that he himself casts.

The more you know the less you understand.

Keep your mouth shut, and close up the doors of sight and sound, and as long as you live you will have no vexation. But open your mouth, or become inquisitive, and you will be in trouble all your life long.