He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

He who is able to conquer others is powerful; he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.

Without desire there is stillness, and the world settles by itself.

Sages do not accumulate for themselves. The more they give to others, the more they possess of their own. The way of Heaven is to benefit others and not to injure.

If you want to know me, look inside your heart.

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

In the world there are four greats, and the king is one of them.