"To know yet to think that one does not know is the highest [attainment]. Not to know yet to think that one knows is a disease."

"He who acts destroys; he who grasps loses."

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. He who is content is rich. He who acts with vigor has a will. He …"

"The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees."

"When there is no desire, all things are at peace."