Behave simply and hold on to purity.

He who regards the world as he does the fortune of his own body can govern the world. He who loves the world as he does his own body can be entrusted with the world.

True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.

The Eternal generates the One. The One generates the Two. The Two generates the Three. The Three generates all things.

Virtue in its grandest aspect is neither more nor less than following reason.

The sage never strives for the great, and thereby the great is achieved.

Good walking leaves no track behind it.