He who is able to conquer others is powerful; he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.

Free from desire, you realize the mystery, caught in the desire, you see only the manifestations.

He who regards many things easy will find many difficulties. Therefore the sage regards things difficult, and consequently never has difficulties.

Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.

Heaven and earth are ruthless, and treat the various creatures as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, and treats others as straw dogs.

The world's big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.

He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.