The man who has some respect for his person keeps his carcass out of sight, hides himself as perfectly as he can.

You are still guided by your expectations.

True men" ... are strong willed, have dignity in their demeanor, serenity in their expression. They are cool like autumn, warm like spring. Their passions arise like the four seasons, in harmony with the ten thousand creatures, and no one knows their limits.

Look at this window: it is nothing but a hole in the wall, but because of it the whole room is full of light. So when the faculties are empty, the heart is full of light.

If you have grasped the purpose of life there is no point in trying to make life into something it is not or cannot be.

Great knowledge is universal. Small knowledge is limited. Great words are inspiring; small words are chatter.

The sage has the sun and moon by his side and the universe under his arm. He blends everything into a harmonious whole. . . . He blends the disparities of ten thousand years into one complete purity. All things are blended like this and mutually involve each other.