The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.

The world is won by those who let it go.

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.

Therefore, if a great kingdom humbles itself before a small kingdom, it shall make that small kingdom its prize. And if a small kingdom humbles itself before a great kingdom, it shall win over that great kingdom. Thus the one humbles itself in order to attain, the other attains because it is humble. If the great kingdom has no further desire than to bring men together and to nourish them, the small kingdom will have no further desire than to enter the service of the other. But in order that both may have their desire, the great one must learn humility.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

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.

To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness.