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.

The most fundamental seems fickle.

Warriors say: I dare not be like the host, but would rather be like the guest. I dare not advance an inch, but would rather retreat a foot.

When everyone sees good, then bad exists.

When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.