He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.

There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.

He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is worn out shall be renewed. He who has little shall succeed. He who has much shall go astray.

He who stands on tiptoe is not steady. He who strides cannot maintain the pace. He who makes a show is not enlightened. He who is self-righteous is not respected. He who boasts achieves nothing. He who brags will not endure. According to followers of the Tao, "These are extra food and unnecessary luggage." They do not bring happiness, therefore followers of the Tao avoid them.

Silence is a source of great strenght.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.

There is no greater crime than desire.