The whole world is incapable of judging either right or wrong. but it is certain that actionless action can judge both right and wrong.

That knowledge which stops at what it does not know, is the highest knowledge.

Men do not mirror themselves in running water - they mirror themselves in still water. Only what is still can still the stillness of other things.

Sound intelligence promises victory in every battle.

All men know the use of the useful, but nobody knows the use of the useless. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so that I can have a word with him?

The enlightened attention rejects nothing nor welcomes anything-like a mirror it responds equally to all.

The hundred parts of the body are all complete in their places. Which should one prefer? Do you like them all equally? Are they all servants? Are they unable to control one another and need a ruler? Or do they become rulers and servants in turn? Is there any true ruler other than themselves?