"The sage wears coarse clothes and carries jewels in his bosom."

"The sage embraces the One and becomes the model of the world. He does not display himself, therefore he shines. He does not assert himself, therefore he is distinguished. He does not boast, therefore …"

"Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of the world, but let your serenity remain. Return to the root. This is tranquility. This is returning to your destiny."

"One who makes promises rashly rarely keeps good faith; One who is in the habit of considering things easy meets with frequent difficulties."

"A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving."