When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.
From What-is all the world of things was born But What-is sprang in turn from What-is-not.
The Way of the Sage is to act but not to compete.
What's the difference between beautiful and ugly?
Trustable words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not trustable.
The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all.