The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.

Heavy is the root of light.

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

Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is no space. Exercising by returning to itself, winning victories by remaining gentle and yielding, it is softer than anything, and therefore overcomes everything hard.

The True Person avoids extremes, self-indulgence, and extravagance.

When you extend your goodwill in every direction, regardless of circumstances, you begin to see that we are all one.

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.