There is a big misunderstanding about the idea of naturalness. Most people who come to us believing in some freedom or naturalness, but their understanding is what we call [heretical naturalness] ... a kind of "let-alone policy" or sloppiness... For a plant or stone to be natural is no problem. But for us there is some problem, indeed a big problem. To be natural is something we must work on.

I observe myself and I come to know others.

. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.

The leader's main job is to make themselves obsolete.

When the palace is magnificent, the fields are filled with weeds, and the granaries are empty.

Free from desire, you realize the mystery.