Nature is not human hearted.

True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true.

Only I am clumsy, like drifting on the waves of the sea, without direction.

When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.

Pride attaches undue importance to the superiority of one's status in the eyes of others; and shame is fear of humiliation at one's inferior status in the estimation of others. When one sets one's heart on being highly esteemed, and achieves such rating, then he or she is automatically involved in fear of losing status.

He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.

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.