The ruler attains wholeness in the correct governance of the people.

If lightning is the anger of the gods, then the gods are concerned mostly about trees.

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

Health is the greatest possession.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

The Tao is always at ease. It overcomes without competing, answers without speaking a word, arrives without being summoned, accomplishes without a plan. Its net covers the whole universe. And though its meshes are wide, it doesn't let a thing slip through.

Those who are content suffer no disgrace.