Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.

Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won't be any thieves. If these three aren't enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course.

If I have just an ounce of sense, I follow the great Way, and fear only to stray from it.

Can you comprehend everything in the four directions and still do nothing?

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.

When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of funerals.

Once you arrive {at a spontaneous awareness of the Great Oneness}, remember: it isn't necessary to struggle to maintain unity with it. All you have to do is participate in it.