Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation. ... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world.

The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all.

A good counter needs no calculator.

Stay at the center and let all things take their course.

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

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.

Whatever is flexible and living will tend to grow; whatever is rigid and blocked will wither and die.