The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.

The more prohibitions there are, the poorer the people will be. The more laws are promulgated, the more thieves and bandits there will be.

The eye with which you see God is the same eye with which God sees you; one in seeing; one in knowing; one in loving.

The best way to carve is not to split.

Fame or integrity: which is more important? Money or happiness: which is more valuable? Success or failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

Lightly given promises must meet with little trust.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.