No disaster is worse than being discontented.

Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.

In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.

One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present moment.

Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.

Meet the difficult while it is easy.

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.