Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.

Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.

He who pursues fame at the risk of losing his self is not a sage.

Great truths do not take hold of the hearts of the masses. And now, as all the world is in error, how shall I, though I know the true path, how shall I guide? …