Those who know it do not speak about it. Those who speak about it do not know it.

Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

First, we must do our own personal work, then we tend the necessary work of our family, then our community, then the world.

If you never assume importance, you never lose it.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows himself but does not display himself; He loves himself but does not hold himself in high esteem.