The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness.

Whoever is planted in the Tao will not be rooted up. Whoever embraces the Tao will not slip away. Her name will be held in honor from generation to generation. Let the Tao be present in your life and you will become genuine. Let it be present in your family and your family will flourish. Let it be present in your country and your country will be an example to all countries in the world. Let it be present in the universe and the universe will sing. How do I know this is true? By looking inside myself.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that you'll cut your hand.

Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.

A tree as wide as a man's embrace grows from a tiny shoot.

The Tao is told is not the Tao.

I alone am different from the others, because I am nourished by the great mother.