The play-it-safe pessimists of the world never accomplish much of anything, because they don't look clearly and objectively at situations, they don't recognize or believe in their own abilities to overcome even the smallest amount of risk.

Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded.

Through working in harmony with life's circumstances, Taoist understanding changes what others may percieve as negative into something positive.

The main problem with this great obsession for saving time is very simple: you can't save time. You can only spend it. But you can spend it wisely or foolishly.

The Universe knows what it's doing. So don't develop a big ego, and don't be afraid.

When you discard arrogance, complexity, and a few other things that get in the way, sooner or later you will discover that simple, childlike, and mysterious secret known to those of the Uncarved Block: Life is Fun.

The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard - one that thinks too much.