Wise travelers always stop short before they come to danger.

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

The Master has no mind of her own. She works with the mind of the people. She is good to people who are good. She is also good to people who aren't good. This is true goodness. She trusts people who are trustworthy. She also trusts people who aren't trustworthy. This is true trust. The Master's mind is like space. People don't understand her. They look to her and wait. She treats them like her own children.

The mature person perceives the fruitlessness of rigid, external methodologies.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.