Those who know do not talk. Those who talk do not know.

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

...the more you talk of it, the less you understand.

Intellectual knowledge exists in and of the brain. Because the brain is part of the body, which must one day expire, this collection of facts, however large and impressive, will expire as well. {But spiritual insight transcends death.}

Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is called the vanity of robbers. It is certainly not the Way.

Why separate your spiritual life and your practical life? To an integral being, there is no such distinction.

Everything in the universe is created from something, which in turn is created from nothing.