The true man of the past waited upon Heaven when dealing with people and did not wait upon people when dealing with Heaven.

The tao is made because we walk it,things become what they are called.

Let your mind wander in the pure and simple. Be one with the infinite. Let all things take their course.

To go outside what your charge was, and to try to solve everything yourself, is dangerous.

Transmit the established facts; do not transmit words of exaggeration. If you do that, you will probably come out all right.

Silence, and non action are the root of all things.

Goods and possessions are no gain in his eyes. He stays far from wealth and honor. Long life is no ground for joy, nor early death for sorrow. Success is not for him to be pround of, failure is no shame. Had he all the world's power he would not hold it as his own. If he conquered everything he would not take it to himself. His glory is in knowing that all things come together in One and life and death are equal.