The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

Movement overcomes cold.

If you worry more for others' beliefs, then you will be their slave.

The Tao is always at ease. It overcomes without competing, answers without speaking a word, arrives without being summoned, accomplishes without a plan. Its net covers the whole universe. And though its meshes are wide, it doesn't let a thing slip through.

He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them.

Your name or your body, what is dearer? Your body or your wealth, what is worthier?

The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.