To bear the country's disgrace is to rule the shrines of soil and grain. To bear the country's misfortunes is to be the king of the world.

Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature. The way of nature is unchanging. Knowing constancy is insight.

By compassion one can be brave.

The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

A good door needs no lock, still it can't be opened.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve

The biggest in the world is small in its beginning.