Heaven's Way is like stretching a bow. The high is lowered and the low is raised. Excess is reduced and deficiency is replenished. Heaven's Way reduces excess and replenishes deficiency. People's Way is not so. They reduce the deficient and supply the excessive.

When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people's hearts.

Those who know it do not speak about it. Those who speak about it do not know it.

There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.

All things arise in unison. Thereby we see their return.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

To be worn out is to be renewed.