Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature. The way of nature is unchanging. Knowing constancy is insight.

Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.

Sages do not accumulate for themselves. The more they give to others, the more they possess of their own. The way of Heaven is to benefit others and not to injure.

Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, But people love to be sidetracked.

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, Having bestowed all he has on others, he has yet more; having given all he has to others, he is richer still.

Keeping plenty of gold and jade in the palace makes no one able to defend it.