Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult; make something big by starting with it when small.

Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.

No weapon is sharper than will.

Nature does not have to insist.

Intellectual knowledge exists in and of the brain. Because the brain is part of the body, which must one day expire, this collection of facts, however large and impressive, will expire as well. {But spiritual insight transcends death.}

The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies.