The best way to manage anything is by making use of its own nature.

He who stands on tiptoe is not steady. He who strides cannot maintain the pace. He who makes a show is not enlightened. He who is self-righteous is not respected. He who boasts achieves nothing. He who brags will not endure. According to followers of the Tao, "These are extra food and unnecessary luggage." They do not bring happiness, therefore followers of the Tao avoid them.

The more you know the less you understand.

The more prohibitions there are, the poorer the people will be. The more laws are promulgated, the more thieves and bandits there will be.

When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people's hearts.

Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.

Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.