When there is no desire, all things are at peace

A government can be compared to our lungs. Our lungs are best when we don't realize they are helping us breathe. It is when we are constantly aware of our lungs that we know they have come down with an illness.

He who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.

It is better not to make merit a matter of reward Lest people conspire and contend.

Filling life exceedingly is called ominous.

The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open as the sky.

Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.