In the Universe the difficult things are done as if they were easy.

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that you'll cut your hand.

No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure.

No weapon is sharper than will.

Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.