Quotes

Do not let the mind stop in any one place.

Do nothing which is of no use.

Do not act following customary beliefs.

Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.

A good name does not arise from nothing, nor does praise grow by itself.

He whose word is not reliable will not see his deeds bear fruit.

Spend on what benefits the people, and avoid any expense that brings them no benefit.

Great knowledge is broad and calm; small knowledge is narrow and restless.

The perfect man has no self; the spiritual man has no merit; the sage has no name.

There is no calamity greater than discontent; no fault greater than the wish to be always getting more.

He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty.

The sage does not display himself, and therefore he shines; he does not exalt himself, and therefore he is distinguished.