Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.

What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.

Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.

Can you comprehend everything in the four directions and still do nothing?

The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

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