Favor and disgrace are like fear. Favor is in a higher place, and disgrace in a lower place. When you win them you are like being in fear, and when you lose them you are also like being in fear. So favor and disgrace are like fear.

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.

To delight in conquest is to delight in slaughter.

There is no greater sin than desire, No greater curse than discontent, No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.

In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart.

People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.