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

"When gold and jade fill the hall, their possessor cannot keep them safe. When wealth and honors lead to arrogance, this brings disaster upon itself. When the work is done and the name is established, …"

"The sage rules by emptying their minds and filling their bellies, by weakening their wills and strengthening their bones."

"He who is without desire sees the mystery. He who is with desire sees only the manifestations."

"Do that which consists in taking no action; Pursue that which is not meddlesome; Savor that which has no flavor."