"When the great way falls into disuse, there are benevolence and rectitude."

"The Way that can be told of is not an unvarying way."

"People fail at the threshold of success. Be as cautious at the end as at the beginning. Then there will be no failure."

"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you."

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