He who knows, knows not. He who knows not, knows.

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

My words are very easy to understand and very easy to practice; but there is no one in the world who is able to understand and practice them.

Giving to others selflesly and anonymously, radiating light throughout the world and illuminating your own darkness, your virtue becomes a sanctuary for yourself and all beings.

Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it's own accord.

Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere. Those who are skilled (in the Tao) do not dispute (about it); the disputatious are not skilled in it. Those who know (the Tao) are not extensively learned; the extensively learned do not know it.

When there is no desire, all things are at peace