Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.

It is wisdom to know others. It is enlightenment to know oneself.

The mature person perceives the fruitlessness of rigid, external methodologies; Remembering this, he keeps his attitude unstructured at all times and thus is always free to pursue the Integral Way. He studies the teachings of the masters. He dissolves all concepts of duality. He pours himself out in service to others.

Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation. ... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls, but in the space within to be lived in.

Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.