He who stands on tiptoe does not stand firm.

Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.

If you want to accord with the Tao, just do your job, then let go.

The things that have acquired unity are these: Heaven by unity has become clear; Earth by unity has become steady; The Spirit by unity has become spiritual; The Valley by unity has become full; All things by unity have come into existence.

He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.

The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.

Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.