Inspirational Quotes by Zhiming Yuan

“Therefore the sufficiency of contentment is an enduring and unchanging sufficiency.”

“The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel depends.”

“A skilful (commander) strikes a decisive blow, and stops.”

“The perception of what is small is (the secret of clear- sightedness; the guarding of what is soft and tender is (the secret of) strength.”

“Be simply yourself and don't compare or compete”

“Those who possessed in highest degree the attributes (of the Tao) did not (seek) to show them, and therefore they possessed them (in fullest measure).”

“Too much brightness blinds the eyes. Too much sound deafens the ears. Too much flavour ruins the tongue. Chasing desires to excess turns your mind towards madness, and valuing precious things impairs good judgment.”

“When I let go of what I am I become what i might be.”

“The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world. That which has no substance enters where there is no space. This shows the value of non-action. Teaching without words, performing without actions: that is the Master's way.”

“he who asserts his own views is not distinguished;”

“he who vaunts himself does not find his merit acknowledged;”

“To avoid disappointment, know what is sufficient. To avoid trouble, know when to stop. If you are able to do this, you will last a long time.”

“Simplicity without a name Is free from all external aim. With no desire, at rest and still, All things go right as of their will.”

“Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.”

“from self-boasting, and therefore his merit is acknowledged;”

“from self-complacency, and therefore he acquires superiority.”

“Therefore the sage seeks to satisfy (the craving of) the belly, and not the (insatiable longing of the) eyes.”

“The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance.”

“Hence the sage puts away excessive effort, extravagance, and easy indulgence.”

“If you don’t stand sincere by your words how sincere can the people be? Take great care over words, treasure them.”