The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mystical female.

The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.

Empty your mind of all thoughts.

There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands.

The most eloquent seems to stutter.

A great country needs more people to serve it. A small country needs more people to serve. So, if both shall get what they need, the great country ought to yield.

Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.