Behind every smile there's teeth.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

But if you do not have the Tao yourself, what business have you spending your time in vain efforts to bring corrupt politicians into the right path?

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

Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.

Stars are holes in the sky from which the light of the infinite shines.