 A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. |
| The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. |
| He who knows himself is enlightened. |
| When the best leader's work is done the people say, "We did it ourselves." |
| I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any. |
| Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it. |
| The words of truth are always paradoxical. |
| Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it. |
| He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. |
| Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows. |
| In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it. |
| Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy. |
| The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours. |
| I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. |
| He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty. |
| From caring comes courage. |
| The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days. |
| All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small. |
| He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much. |
| Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy. |
