Whatever is flexible and living will tend to grow; whatever is rigid and blocked will wither and die.

The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.

Take care of what is difficult while it is still easy, and deal with what will become big while it is yet small.

Truly, only those who see illness as illness can avoid illness.

It is wealth to be content.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

Before healing others, heal yourself