It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

Goodness in words creates trust, goodness in thinking creates depth, goodness in giving creates love.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

That which shrinks must first expand.

The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.

Thorn bushes grow where armies have camped.

See simplicity in the complicated. Achieve greatness in little things