Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.

Going back to the origin is called peace; it means reversion to destiny. Reversion to destiny is called eternity. Those who know eternity are called enlightened.

To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.

If you want to know me, look inside your heart.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.