A man who knows he is a fool is not a great fool.

The man who has some respect for his person keeps his carcass out of sight, hides himself as perfectly as he can.

Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.

The Way is to man as rivers and lakes are to fish, the natural condition of life.

The enlightened attention rejects nothing nor welcomes anything-like a mirror it responds equally to all.

Men do not mirror themselves in running water - they mirror themselves in still water. Only what is still can still the stillness of other things.

To exercise no-thought and rest in nothing is the first step toward resting in Tao. To start from nowhere and follow no road is the first step toward attaining Tao.