The best soldiers are not warlike; the best fighters do not lose their temper. The greatest conquerors are those who overcome their enemies without strife. The greatest directors of men are those who yield place to others. This is called the Virtue of not striving, the capacity for directing mankind; this is being the compeer of Heaven. It was the highest goal of the ancients.

The perfect square lacks corners.

He who hoards much loses much.

To be of few words is natural.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?

Kindness in thought leads to wisdom. Kindness in speech leads to eloquence. Kindness in action leads to love.