. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness remains.

When taxes are too high, people go hungry.

Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is close to the Way.

Geese are white, crows are black. No argument will change this.