Failure is the foundation of success: success is the lurking place of failure.

Because clarity and enlightenment are within your own nature, they are regained without moving an inch.

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied the people grow poorer and poorer. When they are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.

The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure.

The world may be known Without leaving the house.

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

The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet.