True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.

There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting more.

Knowing that you do not know is the best. Not knowing that you do not know is an illness.

The biggest in the world is small in its beginning.

There is no greater disaster than discontent.

The way of heaven is to help and not harm.

To know others is to have knowledge. To know yourself is to be enlightened.