The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
A man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
Is it only the mouth and belly which are injured by hunger and thirst? Men's minds are also injured by them.
Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.