He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.

No thought, no action, no movement, total stillness: only thus can one manifest the true nature and law of things from within and unconsciously, and at last become one with heaven and earth.

A great country is like the lower outlet of a river. It is the world's meeting ground, the world's female.

Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.

Governing a large state is like boiling a small fish.

You should rule a great country As you would fry a small fish- With the least turning.

The grandest virtue seems deficient.