The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.

Whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. What is soft is strong.

Know the white, But keep the black, Be an example to the world! Being an example to the world, Ever true and unwavering, Return to the infinite.

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.

How can a man's life keep it's course If he will not let it flow, Those who flow as life flows know They need no other force: They feel no wear, they feel no tear, They need no mending, no repair.

Return animosity with virtue.