Treat the large as the small and the few as the many.

Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.

If your virtue is especially radiant, it can be possible to open a pathway to the subtle realm and receive these celestial teachings directly from the immortals.

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.

Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties.

The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.

First and last follow each other.