Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.
For knowledge, add something every day. For wisdom....subtract.
A great country is like the lower outlet of a river. It is the world's meeting ground, the world's female.
When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Be still and allow the mud to settle.