I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes as common as the grass.

The liberation cannot be reached but by means of the perception of the identity of the individual spirit with the universal spirit.

There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands.

Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.

The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal Name.

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied the people grow poorer and poorer. When they are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.