Do nondoing, strive for non-stiving, savor the flavourless, make much of little, repay enmity with virture; plan for difficulty when it is still easy, do the great while it is still small.

I alone am different from the others, because I am nourished by the great mother.

To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.

There is no greater disaster than discontent.

The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost.

Who can rest until the moment of action?

Goodie-goodies are the thieves of virtue.