How do I know about the world? By what is within me.
Simple, like uncarved wood.
. . . Intelligence is not the same thing as wisdom.
Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself.
People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.
I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.