Only when peace lives within each of us, will it live outside of us. We must be the wombs for a new harmony. When it is small, peace is fragile. Like a baby, it needs nurturing attention. We must protect peace from violence and perversion if it is to grow. We must be strong to do this. But force, even in the name of honor, is always tragic. Instead, we must use the strength of wisdom and conscience. Only that power can nurture peace in this difficult time.

A tree uses what comes its way to nurture itself. By sinking its roots deeply into the earth, by accepting the rain that flows towards it, by reaching out to the sun, the tree perfects its character and becomes great. ... Absorb, absorb, absorb. That is the secret of the tree.

if i dont want to be known, i cannot be known.the best actor can divide role from self.the best liar can divide truth from falsity.

Let us be sad; it is feeling that makes us human.

Do you want to know how spirituality works? Breathe.

Expression is never helped by suppression.

The follower of Tao is always flexible and adaptable to circumstance.