Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.

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.

Return animosity with virtue.

Conduct your triumph as a funeral.

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.

By steadily disciplining the animal nature, until it becomes one pointed, it is possible to establish conscious awareness of The Eternal.