Meet the big while it is small.

If you practice inaction, nothing will be left undone: For the way to acquire lordship over society is by invariably not interfering.

A tree that can fill the span of a man's arms grows from a downy tip; A terrace nine stories high rises from level earth; A journey of a thousand miles starts from beneath one's feet.

Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken.

Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

The one who is filled by virtue is like a newborn baby.

The words of truth are always paradoxical. To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.