Clogging by wicked people. Nothing to be gained, even from a steadfast prince.— I Ching, Hexagram 12
Acquring wealth and rank and to be arrogant is to hand down one's own punishment.— Laozi, Daodejing 9
The Tao is empty, but even if one uses it, it cannot be filled.— Laozi, Daodejing 4
A fitting withdrawal. For the wise one, fortune. For the inferior one, evil.— I Ching, Hexagram 33
Watched for, but not seen is called disappearance. Listened for but not heard is called rare. Graped but not reached is called abstruse.— Laozi, Daodejing 14
Deep and honest stillness. Fortunate.— I Ching, Hexagram 52
The well of a clear cold spring: drink.— I Ching, Hexagram 48
Splitting; no gain in having a place to go.— I Ching, Hexagram 23
The wise one prepares for calamity by forethought.— I Ching, Hexagram 63
The wise person takes from the ample to add to the meager, weighing and balancing fairly.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
Be upright in harsh times and be without fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 21
The noble one brightens her own virtue.— I Ching, Hexagram 35
The empress uses wealth to fulfill the way of heaven and earth.— I Ching, Hexagram 11
To know the ancient beginning is called the law of Tao.— Laozi, Daodejing 14
The noble one acts with self-restraint in the face of punishing hardship, and avoids glory or riches.— I Ching, Hexagram 12
Do not mix with the harmful and there will be no disaster.— I Ching, Hexagram 14
Gain by working for the sake of moving the nation.— I Ching, Hexagram 42
His sincerity in meeting leads to majesty and fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 14
City walls fall into a dry moat. Do not use armies.— I Ching, Hexagram 11
A family benefits from the womens purity.— I Ching, Hexagram 37
The noble one regulates number and measure and discusses virtuous conduct.— I Ching, Hexagram 60
The noble one does not consider matters beyond his position.— I Ching, Hexagram 52
Water benefits all things but does not contend.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
Divine help from heaven. Fortune. Nothing but gain.— I Ching, Hexagram 14
"When the ruler accomplishes an affair well, the people all say, ""We did it ourselves."" "— Laozi, Daodejing 17
The five colors blind the eye. The five sounds deafen the ear. The five flavors make the mouth raw.— Laozi, Daodejing 12
Toiling humility: the noble one gets completion. Fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
The world recognizes beauty only because of ugliness.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
Clay is shpaed into a pot; nothingness makes the pot useful.— Laozi, Daodejing 11
Riding a team of horses to seek marriage. Fortunate. Nothing but gain.— I Ching, Hexagram 3
The sage accomplishes but possesses nothing.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
The noble one drinks, eats, and feasts with joy.— I Ching, Hexagram 5
The wise one travels and has no food for three days, but finds the destination: the host responds.— I Ching, Hexagram 36
The noble one stands alone without fear, and can withdraw from the world without sorrow.— I Ching, Hexagram 28
One stills ones back and does not move ones body.— I Ching, Hexagram 52
Like a gourd surrounded by willows, and held in place, there comes a falling from heaven.— I Ching, Hexagram 44
Although all things exist in profusion, each returns to its own root.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
The noble one at sunset goes into a house to rest.— I Ching, Hexagram 17
Have confidence. Bloodletting is past, alarm has gone. No fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 9
Remorse vanishes. Do not search: a lost horse returns by itself.— I Ching, Hexagram 38
Tether your heart and continue. Action brings honor.— I Ching, Hexagram 29
The sage teaches without speaking.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
Joining from within our own people. Pure fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 8
The noble one devises the right beginning in all matters.— I Ching, Hexagram 6
The noble one has substance in speech and constancy in action.— I Ching, Hexagram 37
Water is located in places most people loathe, and therefore it is close to Tao.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
The great person spreads brilliance to illuminate all four directions.— I Ching, Hexagram 30
Glorious joining. The king uses three beaters to flush the birds before him, but citizens need no such coercion. Fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 8
Have a change of mind and there will be no fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 16
Gain by invading and smiting. Nothing but gain.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
Through delight, the great attains. Do not doubt it!— I Ching, Hexagram 16
The ancient kings paid close attention to the time in nourishing the myriad things.— I Ching, Hexagram 25
Strive for the utmost emptiness, maintain tranquility and sincerity.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
Have confidence. Entwine with your neighbor for wealth.— I Ching, Hexagram 9
Beholding my life: the wise person rids faults.— I Ching, Hexagram 20
Since the sage does not contend, he is not blamed.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
At days end, the noble one is still diligent.— I Ching, Hexagram 1
Who can make turbulence into slow tranquility?— Laozi, Daodejing 15
The inferior exert strength, the superior exert not.— I Ching, Hexagram 34
The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mysterious female.— Laozi, Daodejing 6
The noble one is inexhaustible in teaching, and boundlessly protects the people.— I Ching, Hexagram 19
The noble one nourishes virtue with determination.— I Ching, Hexagram 4
A ram butts a hedge, entangling his horns. Pure fortune. Regrets vanish.— I Ching, Hexagram 34
The ancient kings inspected the provinces and territories to establish the right teachings.— I Ching, Hexagram 20
The noble one moves with constant virtue, and repeatedly teaches the critical matters.— I Ching, Hexagram 29
The noble one wanting to go fari s first confused, but later finds guidance.— I Ching, Hexagram 2
Singing humility. Gain by moving armies. Conquer city and state.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
The best ruler acts leisurely and treats speech as a treasure.— Laozi, Daodejing 17
A treasure-house of jade and gold is impossible to defend.— Laozi, Daodejing 9
Rid yourself of desires to know the secret.— Laozi, Daodejing 1
Decrease your anger. Act quickly and you will have joy.— I Ching, Hexagram 41
"When the great Tao is abandoned, then ""righteousness"" and ""benevolence"" arise. "— Laozi, Daodejing 18
The best ruler, no one knows exists.— Laozi, Daodejing 17
The ancients adept at enacting the Tao were subtle and profound.— Laozi, Daodejing 15
Do not serve king or lords. Your own affairs are of higher importance.— I Ching, Hexagram 18
The noble one encourages the people and lends them assistance.— I Ching, Hexagram 48
A calling crane in the shade: its young are at peace.— I Ching, Hexagram 61
Armies must be steadfast. With a great leader they will find fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 7
Humility imbues. The noble one gets completion.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
The gate of the mysterious female is the root of heaven.— Laozi, Daodejing 6
Sprouting begins everywhere, abundant and pure.— I Ching, Hexagram 3
Not to know the constant is to rashly bring disaster.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
The early kings made music, glorifying virtue as the highest offering to God.— I Ching, Hexagram 16
The sage stands behind and yet is first.— Laozi, Daodejing 7
It seems to be mysteriously preserved, but if one uses it, it is never exhausted.— Laozi, Daodejing 6
Innocence: from the first, all must be pervasive, gainful, and pure.— I Ching, Hexagram 25
The name that can be named is not the true name.— Laozi, Daodejing 1
The noble one is careful in speech and temperate while eating and drinking.— I Ching, Hexagram 27
In acting, the sage emphasizes timeliness.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
In concentrating your spirit with pliancy, can you be like a baby?— Laozi, Daodejing 10
The noble one stands without changing direction.— I Ching, Hexagram 32
Joining without a leader: misfortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 8
The noble one collects the tools of war to guard against unforeseen danger.— I Ching, Hexagram 45
Many words count little. Better to keep to the center.— Laozi, Daodejing 5
How should one act? Two square bamboo baskets can be used in offering.— I Ching, Hexagram 41
Pulled couch grass uproots more with it by entwined roots. Snatch it: fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 11
Walking forward in austerity is without blame.— I Ching, Hexagram 10
The noble one pursues far-reaching goals while keeping aware of possible ruin.— I Ching, Hexagram 54
If one is just, one will be whole. If one is whole, one will understand heaven.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
In loving the people and ruling the country, can you refrain from (meddlesome) action?— Laozi, Daodejing 10
Coming: enormous fortune. Gain by seeing the great person.— I Ching, Hexagram 39
Those who are not sure will join the plan. Those who are late will meet misfortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 8
Look how you walk. Look into what will be favorable. Oh, turn toward great fortune!— I Ching, Hexagram 10
A betrothal bundle may be small and meager, but in the end, fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 22
The sage achieves ten thousand things but undertakes nothing.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
The space between heaven and earth is like a bellows.— Laozi, Daodejing 5
The noble one discusses the law and grants reprieve from execution.— I Ching, Hexagram 61
The noble one changes like a panther. The small person changes his expression.— I Ching, Hexagram 49
To know heaven is to gain the Tao. To gain the Tao is to know the long lasting. Until the end of life, there will be no harm.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
Unexpected illness. Recovery from sickness brings joy.— I Ching, Hexagram 25
Withered wood blooms with flowers. An old woman takes a husband.— I Ching, Hexagram 28
Returning to life is called the constant. To know the constant is called enlightenment.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
The noble one acts with more than enough reverence, destroys excessive grief, and uses more than enough economy.— I Ching, Hexagram 62
"When the family is not in harmony, then ""filial piety"" and ""kindness"" arise. "— Laozi, Daodejing 18
In spite of all who come and go from a well, it remains a well.— I Ching, Hexagram 48
The wise one distinguishes things carefully, and puts them in their places.— I Ching, Hexagram 64
Rare treasures hinder a person's conduct. Thus the sage emphasizes the stomach and not the eye.— Laozi, Daodejing 12
Constancy is to continue without fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 32
A cauldron overturned: gain by expelling what is bad.— I Ching, Hexagram 50
Walking the calm and level Way. The recluse is pure. Fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 10
The ancient kings defined penalties and declared the laws.— I Ching, Hexagram 21
The noble one examines his morals in fear and dread.— I Ching, Hexagram 51
"When the nation and families are confused and disordered, then there are ""loyal officials."""— Laozi, Daodejing 18
The sage does not consider his life, yet his life is preserved.— Laozi, Daodejing 7
How humble is the noble one who crosses the great river. Fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 15
If you can be upright, there will be no fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 25
The superior one rules by releasing. Fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 40
Find nourishment in the nearby hills instead of journeying far away.— I Ching, Hexagram 27
The kings servant hinderedthough he did not personally cause it.— I Ching, Hexagram 39
Armies must march with rules. Otherwise, whether gain or loss, there will be misfortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 7
The noble one halts his anger and curbs his desires.— I Ching, Hexagram 41
Childish beholding is not wrong for a common person, but it is wrong for a superior person.— I Ching, Hexagram 20
Heaven: the maker. Pervasive, bountiful, and pure.— I Ching, Hexagram 1
The king withdraws to his family. With no other help: fortune.— I Ching, Hexagram 37
As the gates of heaven open and close, can you play the female role?— Laozi, Daodejing 10
The noble one distinguishes high and low to fix the peoples purpose.— I Ching, Hexagram 10
There are birds in the field. Catch them!— I Ching, Hexagram 7
The duke makes an offering to the Son of Heaven. The small are unable to do this.— I Ching, Hexagram 14
The noble one fixes the calendar by the seasons.— I Ching, Hexagram 49
Can you understand the four things without knowing?— Laozi, Daodejing 10
The arrival of the maker: everywhere, giving and pure.— I Ching, Hexagram 19
Unrestrained in regulations: unrestrained sighing.— I Ching, Hexagram 60
The noble one devotes her life to fulfill her will.— I Ching, Hexagram 47
Behold! The hands have been washed, but the offering has not yet been made.— I Ching, Hexagram 20
Gain friends in the west and south, lose friends in the east and north.— I Ching, Hexagram 2
The great person changes like a tiger.— I Ching, Hexagram 49
A family within its own walls. Regrets vanish.— I Ching, Hexagram 37
The ancient kings made sacrificial offerings to God and established temples.— I Ching, Hexagram 59
A city may change, but the well does not.— I Ching, Hexagram 48
Advance and retreat benefit a warriors firmness.— I Ching, Hexagram 57
Returning to the root is called tranquility. Tranquility is called returning to life.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
The noble one curbs evil and fosters good, and is favored with heavens blessings and commands.— I Ching, Hexagram 14
Hold fast to the ancient Tao to handle today's affairs.— Laozi, Daodejing 14
The greatest good is like water.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
When seeing the wicked, make no mistakes.— I Ching, Hexagram 38
The noble one is never without reverence and does not fail in conduct.— I Ching, Hexagram 34
Watch the jaws and what one seeks to fill ones mouth.— I Ching, Hexagram 27
Resting, then returning: fortunate.— I Ching, Hexagram 24
Encompass the wasteland by crossing the river without a boat.— I Ching, Hexagram 11
The early kings founded the myriad nations, and kept close ties with all the leaders.— I Ching, Hexagram 8
The sage empties the people's hearts but fills their stomachs.— Laozi, Daodejing 3
The sage acts without acting yet nothing is not governed.— Laozi, Daodejing 3
Clouds and thunder: sprouting. The noble one considers the principles.— I Ching, Hexagram 3
All things develop beside one another. I watch them return.— Laozi, Daodejing 16
A good horse chases, but gain is difficult.— I Ching, Hexagram 26
In giving, the sage perfects benevolence; in speaking the sage perfects trust.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
To persist in filling a vessel is not as good as stopping.— Laozi, Daodejing 9
The kindred first wail and yet later laugh: great armies are able to meet.— I Ching, Hexagram 13
The noble one frequently studies the words and prophesies of the past, and thereby nourishes virtue.— I Ching, Hexagram 26
Could you stoke the cauldron that feeds all people?— I Ching, Hexagram 50
Who can make the calm into the motion of slow birth?— Laozi, Daodejing 15
Produce and grow, but do not possess. Act but do not depend, promote but do not control.— Laozi, Daodejing 10
The noble one turns inward to cultivate virtue.— I Ching, Hexagram 39
The noble one works with others, but remains an individual.— I Ching, Hexagram 38
The noble one acts with restraint, culture, and morals.— I Ching, Hexagram 9
Those who uphold the Tao do not desire the overfull. Since they are not overfull, they can use the old but have new achievement.— Laozi, Daodejing 15
The ground is the power of earth: the noble one generously supports all things.— I Ching, Hexagram 2
If one faces it, its beginning cannot be seen. If one follows it, its ending cannot be found.— Laozi, Daodejing 14
"When ""wisdom"" and ""intelligence"" arise, then there is great falseness. "— Laozi, Daodejing 18
The noble one stirs the people and nourishes virtue.— I Ching, Hexagram 18
The sovereign issues commands to the four quarters.— I Ching, Hexagram 44
Knowledge arrives. The noble one is proper.— I Ching, Hexagram 19
Since the sage does not possess, he is not lost.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
It is called the formless form. It is the image of the immaterial.— Laozi, Daodejing 14
Wait. Stay confident: there is light everywhere.— I Ching, Hexagram 5
The noble one governs the multitude by obscuritybut with enlightenment.— I Ching, Hexagram 36
A withered trunk bursts with fresh vetch. An old man takes a wife. Nothing but gain.— I Ching, Hexagram 28
No flat without a slope. No advance without return. Be steadfast in difficulty.— I Ching, Hexagram 11
In dwelling, the sage prefers the earth; in the heart he is like a deep pool.— Laozi, Daodejing 8
In cleansing your mind and contemplating the profound, can you remain without flaw?— Laozi, Daodejing 10
The noble one dwells in high moral character and reforms popular customs.— I Ching, Hexagram 53
Walking on a tigers tail: it does not bite. Continue.— I Ching, Hexagram 10
The noble one bestows wealth to those below and shuns dwelling on his own virtues.— I Ching, Hexagram 43
When the high are generous to those below, all dwell in peace.— I Ching, Hexagram 23
The wise one decides lawsuits and applies punishments.— I Ching, Hexagram 55
The noble one is mild, gradually raising what is tiny into the tall and great.— I Ching, Hexagram 46
The nameless was the beginning of heaven and earth.— Laozi, Daodejing 1
Dense clouds, no rain at my western border.— I Ching, Hexagram 9
Dispute: keep confident even if blocked and alarmed.— I Ching, Hexagram 6
The noble one groups and sorts all that must be done.— I Ching, Hexagram 13
Return to your own Way. How can this be wrong?— I Ching, Hexagram 9
Existence and non-existence are mutually born.— Laozi, Daodejing 2
The amaranth mound decisively cleared: the middle way is without fault.— I Ching, Hexagram 43