Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.

Find a teacher who is an integral being, a beacon who extends his light and virtue with equal ease to those who appreciate him and those who don't. Shape yourself in his mold, bathe in his nourishing radiance, and reflect it out to the rest of the world.

Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.

They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs can be heard from there. Still, they will age and die without visiting one another.

Abandon learning and there will be no sorrow.

The Way is ever nameless.

The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.