The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone.

A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.

Empty your mind of all thoughts.

By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love and kindness he may rule the world forever.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.

Being is born of not being.