To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretches her fingers to touch the heavens.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.

The difficult problems in life always start off being simple. Great affairs always start off being small.

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.

When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.

Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.

To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; not to realize that you do not understand is a defect.

Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.

He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.

Composure is the ruler of instability.

With few there is attainment. With much there is confusion.

If I had just a little bit of wisdom I should walk the great path and fear only straying from it.

He who knows he has enough is rich. Perseverance is a sign of will power. He who stays where he is endures. To die but not to perish is to be eternally present.

Is it not through her selflessness that she is able to perfect herself?

When you are at one with loss, the loss is experienced willingly.