When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad. Being and non-being create each other. Difficult and easy support each other. Long and short define each other. High and low depend on each other. Before and after follow each other. Therefore the Master acts without doing anything and teaches without saying anything. Things arise and she lets them come; things disappear and she lets them go. She has but doesn't possess, acts but doesn't expect. When her work is done, she forgets it. That is why it lasts forever.

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.

Purity and stillness give the correct law to all under heaven.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

Realize thy Simple Self, Embrace thy Original Nature.