The classic Taoist sayings about seeing through the world of mortals include

1. Tao can be Tao, but it is not Tao. Famous, very famous. The nameless beginning of heaven and earth; the named mother of all things.

2. Everyone in the world knows that beauty is beautiful, but this is evil. Everyone knows that good is good, but this is not good.

3. Being and non-being complement each other, difficulty and ease complement each other, long and short complement each other, high and low complement each other, sounds harmonize each other, and front and rear follow each other. Heng Ye.

4. Seeing through is wisdom, letting go is skill.

5. Don’t take things seriously, and your mind will be cool and at ease. Take everything lightly. The more indifferent you are, the more comfortable you will be.

6. It is better to stay focused than to talk too much.

7. The immortality of the Grain God is called the mysterious female. The gate of Xuanfei is called the root of heaven and earth. If it persists, it will not be used diligently.

8. Forever. The reason why heaven and earth can be long-lasting is because they do not generate themselves, so they can live forever. Therefore, the sage follows his body and comes first; his body is outside and his body exists. Isn’t it because of his selflessness? Therefore, it can be done privately.

9. The best is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao.

10. Live in a good place, have a good heart, be kind and benevolent, speak good faith, govern well, do good things, and act at the right time. The husband does not fight, so there is no need for you.