Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

Kindness in thought leads to wisdom. Kindness in speech leads to eloquence. Kindness in action leads to love.

Learn from the people. Plan with the people. Begin with what they have. Build on what they know.

The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.

The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.

The truth often sounds paradoxical.

Good walking leaves no track behind it.