The wise stand out because they see themselves as part of the Whole. They shine because they don't want to impress. They achieve great things because they don't look for recognition. Their wisdom is contained in what they are, not their opinions. They refuse to argue, so no-one argues with them.

Abandon fancy theologies and imaginary ideas and do some ordinary daily work... {Engage in this work with} unswerving kindness and unending patience.

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

If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.

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.

Cut out doors and windows for the house. The holes make it useful.

The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.