"Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight; Empty and be full; Wear out and be new; Have little and gain; Have much and be confused."

"If a nation is to be great, it must be like a great river, it must flow freely in every direction."

"The more laws and ordinances are promulgated, the more thieves and bandits there will be."

"The greatest good is like water. Water benefits all things and does not contend."

"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."