Find a teacher who is an integral being, a beacon who extends his light and virtue with equal ease to those who appreciate him and those who don't. Shape yourself in his mold, bathe in his nourishing radiance, and reflect it out to the rest of the world.

Observe how endings become beginnings.

To conquer others is to have power, to conquer yourself is to know the way.

There is nothing softer and weaker than water, and yet there is nothing better for attacking hard and strong things.

Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength

The wise stand out because they see themselves as part of the Whole. They shine because they don't want to impress. They achieve great things because they don't look for recognition. Their wisdom is contained in what they are, not their opinions. They refuse to argue, so no-one argues with them.

In work, do what you enjoy.