So much of unhappiness, it seems to me, is due to nerves; and bad nerves are the result of having nothing to do, or doing a thing badly, unsuccessfully or incompetently. Of all the unhappy people in the world, the unhappiest are those who have not found something they want to do. True happiness comes to those who do their work well, followed by a refreshing period of rest. True happiness comes from the right amount of work for the day.

We (the Chinese) eat food for its texture, the elastic or crisp effect it has on our teeth, as well as for fragrance, flavor and color.

True peace of mind comes from accepting the worst. Psychologically, I think it means a release of energy.

Such is human psychology that if we don't express our joy, we soon cease to feel it.

Creative work carries with it a form of intense love.

A man who has to be punctually at a certain place at five o'clock has the whole afternoon ruined for him already.

When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set.