The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.