Those who are self-righteous are not prominent.

When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.

Stillness is the ruler of haste.

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

To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.