Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.

Praise and disgrace cause fear.

To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

Not valuing wealth prevents theft.

Those who are unswerving have resolve

The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends... then self mastery can be sought.