“Racing and hunting madden our minds.”

“Allow the heart to empty itself of all turmoil! Retrieve the utter tranquility of the mind from which you issued.Although all forms are dynamic,and we all grow and transform,each of us is compelled to return to our root. Our root is quietude.”

“that of the mind is in abysmal stillness;”

“To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.”

“not to show them what is likely to excite their desires is the way to keep their minds from disorder.”

“The sage has in the world an appearance of indecision, and keeps his mind in a state of indifference to all.”

“Therefore the sage, in the exercise of his government, empties their minds, fills their bellies, weakens their wills, and strengthens their bones.”