The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
To see things in the seed, that is genius.
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.
The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world.
Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.
He who knows himself is enlightened.
The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
The Master doesn't try to be powerful; thus he is truly powerful. The ordinary man keeps reaching for power; thus he never has enough. The Master does nothing, yet he leaves nothing undone. The ordinary man is always ding things, yet many more are le...
The best fighter is never angry.
If lightning is the anger of the gods, then the gods are concerned mostly about trees.
As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.
To speak little is natural. Therefore a gale does not blow a whole morning nor does a downpour last a whole day.
If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
free from desire, you realize the mystery caught in the desire, you see only the manifestations.
If you wish to be out front, then act as if you were behind.
