What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.

If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally.

Knowing the bright, but clinging to the dark, you become a model to the world.

Why did the ancients praise the Way? Did they not say it was because you find what you seek and are saved from your wrongdoings?

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength

When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance.