People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.

The nameless is the beginning of Heaven and Earth. The named is the mother of all things.

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.

For knowledge, add something every day. For wisdom....subtract.

The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open as the sky.

Not praising the deserving prevents envy.