It is too facile to say that the way to follow Tao is to simply go along with the flow of life. Sometimes, like the carp, we must know when to go it alone.

The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.

Those who don't know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day.

Those truly linked don't need correspondence. When they meet again after many years apart, Their friendship is as true as ever.

Use a mirror in difficult times. You will see both cause and resolution.

Let us be sad; it is feeling that makes us human.

Cooperation with others. Perception, experience, tenacity. Know when to lead and when to follow.