Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood.

Rain scatters plum petals; Weeping stains the earth. One can only take shelter And wait for clearing.

You may be capable of great things, But life consists of small things.

All teachings are mere references. The true experience is living your own life. Then, even the holiest of words are only words.

A moving door hinge never corrodes. Flowing water never grows stagnant.

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.

Muddy water will become clear if allowed to stand undisturbed, and so too will the mind become clear if it is allowed to be still.