Those who have hardened, have a covenant with Death. Those who remain gentle are conjoined with Life.
The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost.
Who has excess and supplies the world? Only the one who follows the Way.
Peace and quiet are preferred. Victory should not be praised.
Everything in the universe is created from something, which in turn is created from nothing.
The Great Vessel takes long to complete.