By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love and kindness he may rule the world forever.

The most complete seems lacking. Yet in use it is not exhausted.

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.

The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of duality is tenacious. Bound, rigid, and trapped, you cannot experience liberation.

The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world. That which has no substance enters where there is no space. This shows the value of non-action. Teaching without words, performing without actions: that is the Master's way.

Embrace simplicity. Put others first. Desire little.

If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.