Cooperation with others. Perception, experience, tenacity. Know when to lead and when to follow.

Grappling with fate is like meeting an expert wrestler: to escape, you have to accept the fall when you are thrown. The only thing that counts is whether you get back up.

All teachings are mere references. The true experience is living your own life. Then, even the holiest of words are only words.

It is too facile to say that the way to follow Tao is to simply go along with the flow of life. Sometimes, like the carp, we must know when to go it alone.

Some Warriors look fierce, but are mild. Some seem timid, but are vicious. Look beyond appearances; position yourself for the advantage.

Whether we remain the ash or become the phoenix is up to us.

Rain scatters plum petals; Weeping stains the earth. One can only take shelter And wait for clearing.

Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood.

The appreciation of life does not require wealth or plenty. It requires only gratitude for the beauty of the world.

Once we make our decision, all things will come to us. Auspicious signs are not a superstition, but a confirmation. They are a response.

A moving door hinge never corrodes. Flowing water never grows stagnant.

Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die.

Crossing the Fens by boat there comes the realisation that water not earth or sky is the natural element in this landscape.

Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.

The basic problem is that our civilization, which is a civilization of machines, can teach man everything except how to be a man.

I am a brush, the car is my track and the artist my canvas

The messages our kids receive from teachers, coaches--and even, with the best intentions, from us - can push them toward pride or despair...toward self-righteousness or self-hatred.

Sin hath broke the world's sweet peace--unstrung Th' harmonious chords to which the angels sung.

My religion is, to live through Love.

I should get a manicure more often.

I think Senator Rubio is a very talented young man. But you can well imagine that I am kind of partial to governors.