No disaster is worse than being discontented.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

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

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

In order to answer the question “Where am I going?” engage in self-development, self-education and development of will and firmness

If a thief and an immoral society finds a thief and an immoral political leader, it will support him to the death!

Who would not rather trust and be deceived?

I believe that cronyism is nothing more than welfare for the rich and powerful, and should be abolished.

The fastest way for a politician to become an elder statesman is to lose an election.

It's [motherhood] the biggest on-the-job- training program in existence today.

Be a dynamo of irrepressible joy!

I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

I've been asked too many times to write a book by the fans.

Sure, I've done movies in which I was embarrassed by my performance, or might not have cared for a co-star. Then I'd have to tell lies, like, 'Oh, we love each other; everything was perfect!'