When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, and dignified as a king. Immersed in wonder, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

If you close your mind in judgements and traffic with desires, your heart will be troubled. If you keep your mind from judging and aren't led by the senses, your heart will find peace.

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.

The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout.

I do not interfere, and people become rich by themselves.

Attain utmost emptiness. Abide in steadfast stillness.

Governing a large state is like boiling a small fish.