"Act without action. Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose."

"To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day."

"Therefore the sage holds to the one and becomes a model for the world. He does not display himself; therefore he shines. He does not assert himself; therefore he is known. He does not boast; therefore…"

"The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done."

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."