The True Person governs by emptying the heart of desire and filling the belly with food, weakening ambitions and strengthening bones.

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.

Do the good work, with the resources you have.

Learn to Open Your Heart and mind to the infinite wonder that exists for you in life

I think romantic comedy, when done right, is my favorite genre. It's just a genre that's very human.

You have to rip your opponent's lungs out and then move on.

I thoroughly object to getting old. If you could let me be 16 again, I'd give you everything I've got and everything I'll ever have.

When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.

My father was an extraordinary man.

Man's life is a progress, not a station.

For you to win, no one needs to lose.

I think to be 'tough' means you look relaxed. So you have to be tough to win tournaments. But you don't want to be so tough on yourself.