Misery is what happiness rests upon. Happiness is what misery lurks beneath.

Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the direst necessityand, if compelled, will use themonly with the utmost restraint.Peace is his highest value.If the peace has been shattered,how can he be content?His enemies are not demons,but human beings like himself.He doesn't wish them personal harm.Nor does he rejoice in victory.How could he rejoice in victoryand delight in the slaughter of men?He enters a battle gravely,with sorrow and with great compassion,as if he were attending a funeral

Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.

He who knows he has enough is rich.

The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.

Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.