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"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."
"Some Warriors look fierce, but are mild. Some seem timid, but are vicious. Look beyond appearances; position yourself for the advantage."
"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."
"Whether we remain the ash or become the phoenix is up to us."
"The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished."
"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."
"A tree uses what comes its way to nurture itself. By sinking its roots deeply into the earth, by accepting the rain that flows towards it, by reaching out to the sun, the tree perfects its character and becomes great. ... Absorb, absorb, absorb. That is the secret of the tree."
"Once we make our decision, all things will come to us. Auspicious signs are not a superstition, but a confirmation. They are a response."
"The appreciation of life does not require wealth or plenty. It requires only gratitude for the beauty of the world."
"Young people need compassion and guidance, not obscure mysticism. Here are some guidelines for young people: Remember that you are always your own person. Do not surrender your mind, heart, or body to any person. Never compromise your dignity for any reason. Maintain your health with sound diet, hygiene, exercise, and clean living. Don’t engage in drugs or drinking. Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood."
"A moving door hinge never corrodes. Flowing water never grows stagnant."
"Expression is never helped by suppression."
"Only when peace lives within each of us, will it live outside of us. We must be the wombs for a new harmony. When it is small, peace is fragile. Like a baby, it needs nurturing attention. We must protect peace from violence and perversion if it is to grow. We must be strong to do this. But force, even in the name of honor, is always tragic. Instead, we must use the strength of wisdom and conscience. Only that power can nurture peace in this difficult time."
"You may be capable of great things, But life consists of small things."
"When it is time to part, then it is time to part. There should be no regrets. The beauty of marriage is like the fleeting perfection of a snowflake."
"Muddy water will become clear if allowed to stand undisturbed, and so too will the mind become clear if it is allowed to be still."
"Those truly linked don't need correspondence. When they meet again after many years apart, Their friendship is as true as ever."
"We need faith, not because there are beings who will punish us or reward us, but because gods are a wonderful way of describing things that are happening to us."