The Tao can't be perceived. Smaller than an electron, it contains uncountable galaxies. If powerful men and women could remain centered in the Tao, all things would be in harmony. The world would become a paradise. All people would be at peace, and the law would be written in their hearts. When you have names and forms, know that they are provisional. When you have institutions, know where their functions should end. Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger. All things end in the Tao as rivers flow into the sea.

Who can wait in stillness while the mud settles?

See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.

The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.

He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.

The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.