The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.

A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).

The heavy is the root of the light. The unmoved is the source of all movement. Thus the Master travels all day without leaving home. However splendid the views, she stays serenely in herself. Why should the lord of the country flit about like a fool? If you let yourself be blown to and fro, you lose touch with your root. If you let restlessness move you, you lose touch with who you are.

When the world is ruled according to the Way, the ghosts lose their power. The ghosts do not really lose their power, but it is not used to harm people.

A good person is the bad person's teacher. A bad person is the good person's task.

Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment; Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self needs strength.

The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone.