No thought, no action, no movement, total stillness: only thus can one manifest the true nature and law of things from within and unconsciously, and at last become one with heaven and earth.

He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.

One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present moment.

When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.

Know honor, Yet keep humility. Be the valley of the universe! Being the valley of the universe, Ever true and resourceful, Return to the state of the uncarved block.

Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.