If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally.

I observe myself and I come to know others.

Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial; they abide with realities, they do not remain with what is showy. The one they discard, the other they hold.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

The further one goes, the less (he realizes he) one knows.