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.

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.

Without the tao, Kindness and compassion are replaced by law and justice; Faith and trust are supplanted by ritual and ceremony.

What has no substance can penetrate what has no opening.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.

The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people. All of the embody the virtue of non-competition. Not that they don't love to compete, but they do it in the spirit of play. In this they are like children and in harmony with the Tao.