Take care with the end as you do with the beginning

Hold on to the great image, and the whole world follows, follows unharmed, content and completely at peace.

The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world. That which has no substance enters where there is no space. This shows the value of non-action. Teaching without words, performing without actions: that is the Master's way.

Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look out at the stars. This practice should answer the question..... The master settles her mind as the universe settles the stars in the sky. By connecting her mind with the subtle origin, she calms it. Once calmed, it naturally expands, and ultimately her mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky.

The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own.

By moderation one can be generous.

Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.