Words exist because of meaning; once you’ve gotten the meaning, you can forget the words.

The greatest tragedy that can befall a person is the atrophy of his mind.

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

Tao is the source of both fullness and emptiness. But it is itself neither fullness nor emptiness.

When an archer is shooting for nothing, he has all his skill. If he shoots for a brass buckle, he is already nervous. If he shoots for a prize of gold, he goes blind or sees two targets - He is out of his mind! His skill has not changed. But the prize divides him. He cares. He thinks more of winning than of shooting- And the need to win drains him of power.

To be truly ignorant, be content with your own knowledge.

Each one's destiny cannot be altered.