The world is a sacred vessel. It should not be meddled with. It should not be owned. If you try to meddle with it you will ruin it. If you try to own it you will lose it

A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.

Understanding others is knowledge, Understanding oneself is enlightenment; Conquering others is power, Conquering oneself is strength.

Do you think you can make the world a better place? I do not think you can. It is already perfect.

He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

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

The natural laws of the universe are inviolable... what you say and do determines what happens in your life... You are the master of your life and death. What you do is what you are.