Wise men hear and see as little children do.

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.

A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.

Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves.

To attain to the human form must always be a source of joy. And then to undergo continuous transitions, with only the infinite to look forward to: what incomparable bliss is that!

The one who rules like the mother lasts long.