The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.

Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves.

Let people return to making knots on ropes, instead of writing.

Give up your relentless moralizing, the continual pinpricks which pierce the skin of your fellows. The distinction between good and evil is the sickness of the mind. Give up your morals, and the people will regain a love of their fellows.

The biggest in the world is small in its beginning.

True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true.

Throw away sacredness and wisdom and people will be one hundred times happier.