Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.
Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Accomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
The best fighter is never angry.
The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
If you understand others you are smart. If you understand yourself you are illuminated. If you overcome others you are powerful. If you overcome yourself you have strength. If you know how to be satisfied you are rich. If you can act with vigor, you have a will. If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting. If you die without loss, you are eternal.
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
