The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls, but in the space within to be lived in.

I am at peace, and people become fair by themselves.

What makes a kingdom great is its being like a down-flowing river,--the central point towards which all the smaller streams under Heaven converge; or like the female throughout the world, who by quiescence always overcomes the male. And quiescence is a form of humility.

If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, But people love to be sidetracked.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

The highest truth cannot be put into words.

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