To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.
The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.
The most difficult in the world must be easy in its beginning.
When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises.
When the worst student hears about the Way, he laughs out loud. If he did not laugh, it would be unworthy of being the Way.