The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.

If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew would fall. People would by themselves find harmony, without being commanded.

When you let go of what you are, you become what you might be.

The wise man, after learning something new, is afraid to learn anything more until he has put his first lesson into practice.

Wise men hear and see as little children do.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

The softest of stuff in the world, penetrates quickly the hardest, insubstantial, it enters where there is no room.