If you want to know me, look inside your heart.

True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.

Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold.

The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.

The one who is filled by virtue is like a newborn baby.

The highest virtue seems as low as a valley.

He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.