“ Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment ”

“ Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires. ”

“ 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 best fighter is never angry. ”

“ The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth. ”

“ Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. ”

“ Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. ”

“ The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame. ”

“ The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise. ”

“ I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. ”