Because clarity and enlightenment are within your own nature, they are regained without moving an inch.

He who regards the world as he does the fortune of his own body can govern the world. He who loves the world as he does his own body can be entrusted with the world.

The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.

Lightly given promises must meet with little trust.

If you close your mind in judgements and traffic with desires, your heart will be troubled. If you keep your mind from judging and aren't led by the senses, your heart will find peace.

To know people is wisdom, but to know yourself is enlightenment. to master people takes force, but to master yourself takes strength. to know contentment is wealth, and to live with strength resolve. to never leave whatever you are is to abide, and to die without getting lost- that is to live on and on.