The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.

If you wish to be out front, then act as if you were behind.

To be worn out is to be renewed.

The Way is eternal. Until your last day, you are free from peril.

The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies.

Seeing the small is called clarity.

Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.