The world's big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.

If people do not revere the Law of Nature It will adversely affect them. If they accept It with knowledge and reverence, It will accommodate them with balance and harmony.

The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness.

Knowing others is to be clever. Knowing yourself is to be enlightened. Overcoming others requires force. Overcoming yourself requires strength.

If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.