Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.

Quarrel with a friend - and you are both wrong.

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.

Trustable words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not trustable.

Do not make them (people) weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, they will not be weary of you.

I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes as common as the grass.

If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.