When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality.

To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.

The first practice is the practice of undiscriminating virtue: take care of those who are deserving; also, and equally, take care of those who are not. When you extend your virtue in all directions without discriminating, you feet are firmly planted on the path that returns to the Tao.

Don't imagine that you'll discover {the truth} by accumulating more knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous for more knowledge. You can't get full eating this way.

Let muddy water stand and it will become clear.

A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.

Use your own light and return to the source of light. This is called practicing eternity.