He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.

He who holds on to the Way seeks no excess. Since he lacks excess, he can grow old in no need to be renewed.

When the palace is magnificent, the fields are filled with weeds, and the granaries are empty.

Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.

Must one dread what others dread?

Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.