There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take the one with a heart.

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.

Nature's way is simple and easy, but men prefer the intricate and artificial.

The sage never strives for the great, and thereby the great is achieved.

Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.