I alone have the mind of a fool, and am all muddled and vague. The people are so smart and bright. While I am just dull and confused.

A violent wind does not outlast the morning; a squall of rain does not outlast the day. Such is the course of Nature. And if Nature herself cannot sustain her efforts long, how much less can man!

If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.

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

The sage wears coarse clothes, concealing jade.

Be content with an ordinary life.

Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.