Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.

If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind! The mind of the sage, being in repose, becomes the mirror of the universe, the speculum of all creation.

When an archer is shooting for nothing, he has all his skill. If he shoots for a brass buckle, he is already nervous. If he shoots for a prize of gold, he goes blind or sees two targets - He is out of his mind! His skill has not changed. But the prize divides him. He cares. He thinks more of winning than of shooting- And the need to win drains him of power.

All men know the utility of useful things; but they do not know the utility of futility.

Great understanding is broad and unhurried; little understanding is cramped and busy

When I talk about having good hearing, I don't mean just listening, but listening to yourself. When I talk about good eyesight, I don't mean just looking, but looking at yourself.

The ultimate happiness is doing nothing.