To know what is the right thing to do and not do it is the greatest cowardice.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.

Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.

There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.

In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.

With a heavy load and a long journey