To become learned, each day add something. To become enlightened, each day drop something

The True Person governs by emptying the heart of desire and filling the belly with food, weakening ambitions and strengthening bones.

The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.

He who regards the world as he does the fortune of his own body can govern the world. He who loves the world as he does his own body can be entrusted with the world.

Because clarity and enlightenment are within your own nature, they are regained without moving an inch.

Build up virtue, and you master all.

The Tao is like a well; used but never used up.