"When the world has the Tao, the swift horses are used for hauling manure. When the world is without the Tao, war horses are bred in the suburbs."

"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

"Recompense injury with kindness."

"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence."

"When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists. Next best is a leader who is loved. Next, one who is feared. The worst is one who is despised."