“If its deep mystery we would sound;”

“This is what is called 'The mysterious Quality' (of the Tao).”

“Where the Mystery is the deepest is the gate of all that is subtle and wonderful.”

“Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.”

“If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold.”

“If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly.”

“If we could renounce our artful contrivances and discard our (scheming for) gain, there would be no thieves nor robbers.”