Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.

Before healing others, heal yourself

Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.

If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew would fall. People would by themselves find harmony, without being commanded.

When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, and dignified as a king. Immersed in wonder, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.