The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.

The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.

Conquering others takes force, conquering yourself is true strength.

Superior leaders get things done with very little motion. They impart instruction not through many words, but through a few deeds. They keep informed about everything but interfere hardly at all. They are catalysts, and though things would not get done as well if they were not there, when they succeed they take no credit. And, because they take no credit, credit never leaves them.

Silence is a source of great strenght.