The true man breathes with his heels.

The wise man knows that it is better to sit on the banks of a remote mountain stream than to be emperor of the whole world.

Your preciousness lies in your essence; it cannot be lost by anything that happens.

When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him. He who is controlled by objects loses possession of his inner self... Prisoners in the world of object, they have no choice but to submit to the demands of matter! They are pressed down and crushed by external forces: fashion, the market, events, public opinion. Never in a whole lifetime do they recover their right mind!... What a pity!

In an archery contest, when the stakes are earthenware tiles a contestant shoots with skill. When the stakes are belt buckles he becomes hesitant, and if the stakes are pure gold he becomes nervous and confused. There is no difference as to his skil.

To have a human form is a joyful thing.

If one is true to one's inner self, and follows its wisdom, who is without a teacher?