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

If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.

The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.

Things exalted then decay. This is going against the Way. What goes against the Way meets an early end.

To understand the limitation of things, desire them.

Few things under heaven bring more benefit than the lessons learned from silence and the actions taken without striving.