The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.

What Heaven detests, who knows why? Even the sage considers it difficult.

Once you arrive {at a spontaneous awareness of the Great Oneness}, remember: it isn't necessary to struggle to maintain unity with it. All you have to do is participate in it.

The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.

When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.

Live simply and virtuously, true to your nature, drawing no line between what is spiritual and what is not.

The world is a sacred vessel. It should not be meddled with. It should not be owned. If you try to meddle with it you will ruin it. If you try to own it you will lose it