It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Deal with the small before it becomes large.

Returning to the source is stillness. It is returning to one's fate. Returning to one's fate is eternal.

When you are one with loss, the loss is experienced willingly.

The highest truth cannot be put into words.

The usefulness of the pot lies in its emptiness.