It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Silence is a source of great strength.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.