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.

When you are sick of your sickness you will cease to be sick.

When two opposing sides meet in battle, the one without an enemy will be victorious.

The light of the Way seems dim.

Mold clay into a bowl. The empty space makes it useful.

Must one dread what others dread?

The further one goes, the less (he realizes he) one knows.