The greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries.

The sage knows without traveling, perceives without looking, completes without acting.

Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.

Intellectual knowledge exists in and of the brain. Because the brain is part of the body, which must one day expire, this collection of facts, however large and impressive, will expire as well. {But spiritual insight transcends death.}

If you want everything, you first have to give everything up.

If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, But people love to be sidetracked.

All things carry yin and embrace yang. They reach harmony by blending with the vital breath.