There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.
He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.
A sound man is good at salvage, at seeing nothing is lost
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
To bear the country's disgrace is to rule the shrines of soil and grain. To bear the country's misfortunes is to be the king of the world.