If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew would fall. People would by themselves find harmony, without being commanded.

He who knows he has enough is rich.

The best fighter is never angry.

What should be shrunken must first be stretched.

Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.

Deal with the small before it becomes large.

The longer you travel, the less you know.