In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our inner wisdom and receive answers. A peaceful heart is one that is free from worry and rouble. It's becoming quiet so we can look at things quietly so we can more clearly understand them and thus come up with creative solutions. It is learning to live in the present. Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to yin and yang. Yin and yang give birth to all things... The complete whole is the complete whole. So also is any part the complete whole... But forget about understanding and harmonizing and making all things one. The universe is already a harmonious oneness; just realize it.

He who controls the past controls the future.

Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.

Geese are white, crows are black. No argument will change this.