In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.

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

The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of duality is tenacious. Bound, rigid, and trapped, you cannot experience liberation.

He who overcomes others has force; he who overcomes himself is strong.

When the great Tao is abandoned, benevolence and righteousness arise.

The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.

All things carry yin and embrace yang. They reach harmony by blending with the vital breath.