We put thirty spokes to make a wheel: But it is on the hole in the center that the use of the cart hinges. We make a vessel from a lump of clay; But it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful. We make doors and windows for a room; But it is the empty spaces that make the room livable. Thus, while existence has advantages, It is the emptiness that makes it useful.

Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.

The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.

A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.

Can you care for the people and rule the country and not be cunning?

A good wanderer leaves no trace.

The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.