Though tightly the net of words forms, how surely truth slips out.

The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost.

To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.

I find good people good And I find bad people good If I am good enough.

Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive emotions and actions.

Nothing is weaker than water, Yet for overcoming what is hard and strong, Nothing surpasses it.

Kind words elicit trust. Kind thoughts create depth. Kind deeds bring love.