Of the best rulers, The people only know that they exist; the next best they love and praise the next they fear; and the next they revile. When they do not command the people's faith, some will lose faith in them, and then they resort to oaths! But of the best when their task is accomplished, their work done, the people all remark, We have done it ourselves.

If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.

If you tell me, I will listen. If you show me, I will see. If you let me experience, I will learn!

Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our inner wisdom and receive answers. A peaceful heart is one that is free from worry and rouble. It's becoming quiet so we can look at things quietly so we can more clearly understand them and thus come up with creative solutions. It is learning to live in the present. Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

The one who does not stray away from her/his nature will live long.

The truly great ones rely on substance, and not on surface, hold on to the fruit, and not to the flower.

Deal with the small before it becomes large.