A good traveler leaves no tracks. Good speech lacks fault-finding.
When his (the good ruler's) task is accomplished and his work done, The people all say, "It happened to us naturally.
Before healing others, heal yourself
When the emperor is crowned or the three dukes are appointed, rather than sending a gift of jade carried by four horses, remain still and offer the Way.
He who possess virtue in abundance may be compared to an infant.
He who holds on to the Way seeks no excess. Since he lacks excess, he can grow old in no need to be renewed.