Best of Taoism – Knowing and Talking

Those who know, do not talk. Those who talk, do not know.

Close every window; shut every door; make every knife blunt; untangle every knot; dim every light. Do not allow yourself to be influenced or controlled by anyone or anything. Do not allow yourself to be influenced or controlled by calculations of profit or loss. Do not allow yourself to be influenced by praise or disgrace.

Let your wheels move only along odd ruts. There is a sacred mystery in doing the same as people have always done. You will be honoured by heaven.