To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.

To see things in the seed, that is genius.

The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.

The reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be?

Lessen selfishness and restrain desires.