"The more laws and ordinances are promulgated, the more thieves and bandits there will be."

"The wise man's food is that which nourishes, not that which pleases the eye."

"Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of the world, but let your serenity remain. Return to the root. This is tranquility. This is returning to your destiny."

"Abandon sageliness and discard wisdom, and the people will benefit a hundredfold."

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."