Other people have more than they need, I alone seem wanting.

Conquering others takes force, conquering yourself is true strength.

The best way to manage anything is by making use of its own nature.

The liberation cannot be reached but by means of the perception of the identity of the individual spirit with the universal spirit.

The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.

The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an inch it is better to retreat a yard." This is called going forward without advancing, pushing back without using weapons. There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy. Underestimating your enemy means thinking that he is evil. Thus you destroy your three treasures and become an enemy yourself. When two great forces oppose each other, the victory will go to the one that knows how to yield.