The sense organs, which are limited in scope and ability, randomly gather information. This partial information is arranged into judgments, which are based on previous judgments, which are usually based on someone else's foolish ideas. These false concepts and ideas are then stored in a highly selective memory system.

Searching for precious goods leads astray.

Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.

The best of all teachers is the one who helps people so that eventually they don't need him.

The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.

Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.

Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.