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We go from birth to death. Three out of ten follow life. Three out of ten follow death. People who rush from birth to death are also three out of ten. Why is that so? Because they want to make too much of life.
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Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys illusion and disturbs those who believe they are wise; He does nothing yet everything happens.
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When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.
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To have enough of enough is always enough.
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There is a time to go ahead and a time to stay behind. There is a time to breathe easy and time to breathe hard. There is a time to be vigorous and a time to be gentle. There is a time to gather and a time to release. Can you see things as they are And let them be all on their own?
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When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.
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When there is no desire, all things are at peace.
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Complete your task. Seek no reward. Make no claims. Without faltering fully choose to do what you must do.