How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth.

Going forward seems like retreat.

The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.

Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.

Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult; make something big by starting with it when small.

Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.

No weapon is sharper than will.