Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.
I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.
Going on means going far, going far means returning.
Life is going forth; death is returning home.
Do not attempt to conquer the world with force, for force only causes resistance.
If you want to know me, look inside your heart.
The master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to dominate events goes against the current of the Tao.
Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.
Nature doesn’t make long speeches.
As for the “proper way:” it is the beginning of disorder.
Between yea and nay, how much difference is there?
To be worn out is to be renewed.
Returning to the source is serenity.
Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure.
A good calculator does not need artificial aids.
Throw away sacredness and wisdom and people will be one hundred times happier.
The greatest revelation is stillness.
Because clarity and enlightenment are within your own nature, they are regained without moving an inch.
Remember: if you can cease all restless activity, your integral nature will appear.