Intellectual knowledge exists in and of the brain. Because the brain is part of the body, which must one day expire, this collection of facts, however large and impressive, will expire as well. {But spiritual insight transcends death.}

People turn their eyes and ears to him (the sage), and the sage cares for them like his own children.

Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.

Hold on to the great image, and the whole world follows, follows unharmed, content and completely at peace.

. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

When the people of the world all know beauty as beauty, There arises the recognition of ugliness. When they all know the good as good, There arises the recognition of evil.

Use your light, but dim your brightness.