“The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.”

“roads were made for journeys not destinations”

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”

“Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.”

“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.”

“To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness”

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”