Chuang Tzu

“He who pursues the path knows that the path itself, having been found, is to be left behind.”

“The sage embraces things. Ordinary men distinguish among them.”

“Thoughts of life and death make us anxious; thoughts of being and non-being depress us.”

“He who can let his thoughts go finds peace.”

“The sage does not store up.”

“The more he uses for others, the more he has himself.”

“The more he gives, the more he has.”

“There are men whose talents are like the bow that is hard to draw, but, having been drawn, never returns to its rest.”

“Those who do not understand the Way fall into either the abyss or the precipice.”

“To follow the Way is like walking on a fine line.”

“You may walk too far to one side or the other and still find that you have left the Way.”

“He who knows the way of heaven and observes the Tao does not work for fame nor seek for praise.”

“He who knows men is wise.”

“He who knows himself is illumined.”

“He who conquers himself is strong.”

“He who is satisfied with what he has is rich.”

“He who acts with vigor has will.”

“He who keeps his place is enduring.”

“To die but not to perish is to be eternal.”