The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.

By compassion one can be brave.

It is better not to make merit a matter of reward Lest people conspire and contend.

Harmony is called the eternal. Knowing the eternal is called clarity.

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.

A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.