“The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.”

“The reason why heaven and earth are able to endure and continue thus long is because they do not live of, or for, themselves.”

“The wise man does not lay up his own treasures.The more he gives to others,the more he has for his own.”

“Give evil nothing to opposeand it will disappear by itself.”

“True words aren't eloquent;eloquent words aren't true.Wise men don't need to prove their point;men who need to prove their point aren't wise.The Master has no possessions.The more he does for others,the happier he is.The more he gives to others,the wealthier he is.”

“Three men in ten conserve life; three men in ten pursue death. Three men also in ten desire to live, but there acts hasten their journey to the house of death. Why is this? Because of their efforts to preserve life.”

“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.”