The progress of the Way seems retreating.

First, we must do our own personal work, then we tend the necessary work of our family, then our community, then the world.

I do not act, and people become reformed by themselves.

Is not the space between Heaven and Earth like a bellows? It is empty, but lacks nothing. The more it moves, the more comes out of it.

He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.

Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.

There is no illusion great than fear.