While it may come as a profound surprise to those of us who are in the throes of an emotional or life crisis, the fact remains that the answer to virtually all of our problems resides within us already. It exist in the form of a vast reservoir of free-flowing energy that, when channeled to our muscles, can give us great strength and, when channeled to our brain, can give us great insight and understanding.

We are told that talent creates opportunity, yet it is desire that creates talent.

Taoist philosophy is essentially monistic. Matter and energy, Yang and Yin, heaven and earth, are conceived of as essentially one or as two coexistent poles of one indivisible whole.

What is true stillness? Stillness in movement.

All knowledge leads to self-knowledge.

Do not run away; let go. Do not seek; for it will come when least expected.

A good martial artist does not become tend but ready, not thinking but jet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come.