The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect can be won with good deeds; but the Tao is beyond all value, and no one can achieve it. Thus, when a new leader is chosen, don't offer to help him with your wealth or your expertise. Offer instead to teach him about the Tao. Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. That is why everybody loves it.

When everyone in the world sees beauty, then ugly exists.

The value of actions lies in their timing.

Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.

Health is the greatest possession.

If a great country yields to a small country, it will conquer the small country. If a small country yields to a great country, it will be conquered by the great country.

Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself.