The Tao is like a well; used but never used up.
He who regards the world as he does the fortune of his own body can govern the world. He who loves the world as he does his own body can be entrusted with the world.
Racing and hunting excite man's heart to madness.
What is strong and rigid is snapped and laid low. What is flexible and soft will always prevail.
Cut out doors and windows for the house. The holes make it useful.
The ego is entranced by ... names and ideas... However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.