The Tao is infinite, eternal. Why is it eternal? It was never born; thus it can never die. Why is it infinite? It has no desires for itself; thus it is present for all beings. The Master stays behind; that is why she is ahead. She is detached from all things; that is why she is one with them. Because she has let go of herself, she is perfectly fulfilled.

A good door needs no lock, still it can't be opened.

He who has little will receive. He who has much will be embarrassed.

The Tao is unpredictable to those that live according to plans. Only those who have no agenda are in harmony with the Tao.

When taxes are too high, people go hungry.

Don't imagine that you'll discover {the truth} by accumulating more knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous for more knowledge. You can't get full eating this way.

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