If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind.

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.

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

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.

Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.

Do not struggle. Go with the flow of things, and you will find yourself at one with the mysterious unity of the Universe.

The space under the sky is occupied by all things in their unity.