The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.

The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done.

Eliminate mental muddiness and obscurity; keep your mind crystal clear. Allow your pure original insight to emerge. Quiet your emotions and abide in serenity. Don't go crazy with the worship of idols, images, and ideas; this is like putting a new head on top of the head you already have. Remember: if you can cease all restless activity, your integral nature will appear.

Those who would take over the earth and shape it to their will, never, I notice succeed.

How can a man's life keep it's course If he will not let it flow, Those who flow as life flows know They need no other force: They feel no wear, they feel no tear, They need no mending, no repair.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop.