He who holds on to the Way seeks no excess. Since he lacks excess, he can grow old in no need to be renewed.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

Those who take long steps cannot keep the pace.

One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.

Therefore the Sage, wishing to be above the people, must by his words put himself below them; wishing to be before the people, he must put himself behind them. In this way, though he has his place above them, the people do not feel his weight; though he has his place before them, they do not feel it as an injury. Therefore all mankind delight to exalt him, and weary of him not.

Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.