Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.

The master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to dominate events goes against the current of the Tao.

Distortion upon distortion: . . . the more one uses the mind, the more confused one becomes.

Without desire there is stillness, and the world settles by itself.

We are all capable of much more than we think we are.

Excellent conquerors do not engage.