When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need.

Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive. It flows in places men reject and so is like the Tao.

The insignificant man makes demands of others, the significant man makes demands of himself.

When spring comes the grass grows by itself.

If you want to become straight, first let yourself become twisted. If you want to become full, first let yourself become empty. If you want to become new, first let yourself become old. Those who desires are few get them, those whose desires are great go astray.

Your conversations help create your world. Speak of delight, not dissatisfaction. Speak of hope, not despair. Let your words bind up wounds, not cause them.