Is not the space between Heaven and Earth like a bellows? It is empty, but lacks nothing. The more it moves, the more comes out of it.

I do not interfere, and people become rich by themselves.

Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and safety to him who defends. Those whom Heaven would save, it fences round with gentleness.

What Heaven detests, who knows why? Even the sage considers it difficult.

Loving, hating, having expectations: all these are attachments. Attachment prevents the growth of one's true being.

There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands.

What has no substance can penetrate what has no opening.