Those who understand others are clever, those who understand themselves are wise.

The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.

The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.

Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look out at the stars. This practice should answer the question..... The master settles her mind as the universe settles the stars in the sky. By connecting her mind with the subtle origin, she calms it. Once calmed, it naturally expands, and ultimately her mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky.

The ruler attains wholeness in the correct governance of the people.

Give up your relentless moralizing, the continual pinpricks which pierce the skin of your fellows. The distinction between good and evil is the sickness of the mind. Give up your morals, and the people will regain a love of their fellows.

Being is born of not being.