He does not struggle with anyone - thus no one can vanquish him.

The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.

There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take the one with a heart.

If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew would fall. People would by themselves find harmony, without being commanded.

Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation. ... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world.

Knowing ignorance is strength; ignoring knowledge is sickness.

My words have an origin. My deeds have a sovereign. Truly, because people do not understand this, they do not understand me.