Going back to the origin is called peace; it means reversion to destiny. Reversion to destiny is called eternity. Those who know eternity are called enlightened.

The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.

He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.

On the one hand, loss implies gain; on the other hand, gain implies loss.

The real key to health and happiness and success is self knowledge

There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.

Tao is beyond words and beyond understanding. Words may be used to speak of it, but they cannot contain it. Tao existed before words and names, before heaven and earth, before the ten thousand things. It is the unlimited father and mother of all limited things. Therefore, to see beyond boundaries to the subtle heart of things, dispense with names, with concepts, with expectations and ambitions and differences. Tao and its many manifestations arise from the same source: subtle wonder within mysterious darkness. This is the beginning of all understanding.