Things exalted then decay. This is going against the Way. What goes against the Way meets an early end.
Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.
To become learned, each day add something. To become enlightened, each day drop something
Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.
Kindness in giving creates love.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.