"The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle."

"Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone."

"When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad."

"Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of the world, but let your serenity remain intact."

"The great square has no corners. The great vessel takes a long time to complete. The great sound is faint. The great image has no form."