Truly, only those who see illness as illness can avoid illness.

Those who have compassion when they do battle will be victorious. Those who likewise defend themselves will be safe. Heaven will rescue and protect them with compassion.

By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love and kindness he may rule the world forever.

There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.

The greatest revelation is stillness.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.