Seal the openings, shut the doors, dull the sharpness, untie the knots, dim the light, become one with the dust. This is called the profound union.

From What-is all the world of things was born But What-is sprang in turn from What-is-not.

Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself.

The Master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn't glitter like a jewel but lets himself be shaped by the Tao, as rugged and common as a stone.

There is nothing softer and weaker than water, and yet there is nothing better for attacking hard and strong things.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.