Heaven and earth are ruthless, and treat the various creatures as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, and treats others as straw dogs.

The great Way is very straight, but people prefer to deviate.

Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.

Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.

Without looking through the window, you can see Heaven's Way.

Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.

Knowing honor, but clinging to disgrace, you become the valley of the world.