All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.

Clay is molded to form a cup, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the cup depends. Doors and windows are cut out to make a room, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the room depends. Therefore turn being into advantage, and turn non-being into utility.

To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths.

I am at peace, and people become fair by themselves.

If good happens, good; if bad happens, good.

A sage is skilled at helping people without excluding anyone.

Conclusions are ignorance arrested on the path to less ignorance.