When you let go of what you are, you become what you might be.

The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.

There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands.

Take care with the end as you do with the beginning

The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

Those who have hardened, have a covenant with Death. Those who remain gentle are conjoined with Life.