Act without doing; work without effort. Think of the small as large and the few as many. Confront the difficult while it is still easy; accomplish the great task by a series of small acts. The Master never reaches for the great; thus she achieves greatness. When she runs into a difficulty, she stops and gives herself to it. She doesn't cling to her own comfort; thus problems are no problem for her.

Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Reputation should be neither sought nor avoided.

The sage wears coarse clothes, concealing jade.

Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves.

I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.

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