"Recompense injury with kindness."

"He (the sage) wants all things to follow their own nature, but dares not act."

"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."

"To yield is to be preserved whole."

"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, …"