Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.
There is no greater crime than desire.
Those who advice the ruler on the Way, do not want the world subdued with weapons.
Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. . . . Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.
Not valuing wealth prevents theft.
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.