The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet.

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.

The devil sends disillusionment to such people who have the desire to do something for God

Sorrow has rushed over the world like the waters of the Deluge, and it will take time to recede. But already, there are small islands of - hope? Happiness? Something like them, at any rate.

Who soweth good seed shall surely reap The year grows rich as it groweth old And life's latest sands are its sands of gold!

Growing up in Oklahoma, there wasn't much to do. Play sports, do a lot of drugs, or read and watch movies, which is what I did.

Mathematics is, in many ways, the most precious response that the human spirit has made to the call of the infinite.

Everything we now enjoy has been provided through the kindness of other beings, past or present.

Live a lie, and you will live to regret it; that's what livin' is to me.

It's not the people in the South who create racial problems - it's the people who are governing.

Having a bad haircut can be quite traumatic!