The value of actions lies in their timing.

Rushing into action, you fail. Trying to grasp things, you lose them. Forcing a project to completion, you ruin what was almost ripe.

Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.

The grandest virtue seems deficient.

The wise man is one who knows what he does not know.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

Behave simply and hold on to purity.