Goodness strives not, and therefore it is not rebuked.

Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

Only fools seek power, and the greatest fools seek it through force.

Approach the universe with Tao, And evil will have no power. Not that evil is not powerful, But its power will not be used to harm others.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.

Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of not daring to be ahead of the world, one becomes the leader of the world.