Eventually, the time of action must come. When this happens, be a winner! Don't settle for mediocre results. Don't try to stay even. Go for it all!

The idea that each of us can be directly spiritual is radical. Most religions are based not on teaching adherents to be directly spiritual, but in persuading them to trust in the intercession of ministers or priests. The problem with this approach is that we cannot gain access to spirituality except through the medium of a fallible human being. If we want to see Tao, we need only open our eyes and trust what we see.

Worry is an addiction that interferes with compassion.

Self-discipline leads to higher spiritual states only if practiced with under- standing. The clearer the goal, the greater the result.

The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.

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

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