. . . integral wisdom involves a direct participation in every moment: the observer and the observed are dissolved in the light of pure awareness, and no mental concepts or attitudes are present to dim that light.

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.

Lessen selfishness and restrain desires.

Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.

The Tao principle is what happens of itself.

You will understand a great truth when you get to realize that what you do to others, you are doing to yourself.

There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.