Freedom and happiness are found in the flexibility and ease with which we move through change.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

The root of suffering is attachment

Inner freedom is not guided by our efforts; it comes from seeing what is true.

But if you do not find an intelligent companion, a wise and well-behaved person going the same way as yourself, then go on your way alone, like a king abandoning a conquered kingdom, or like a great elephant in the deep forest.

The ocean, king of mountains and the mighty continents Are not heavy burdens to bear when compared To the burden of not repaying the world's kindness.

If you can keep as silent as a broken gong, then you have attained, when you know no anger.