Those who are one with deprivation are deprived of deprivation.

From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all.

The words of truth are always paradoxical. To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

Those who would take over the earth and shape it to their will, never, I notice succeed.

Knowing the future is the flower of the Way, and the beginning of folly.

To the good I would be good; to the not-good I would also be good, in order to make them good.