"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."
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The Sage does not Hoard
"The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, the more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete."
The Whole World Acts Like a Screen
"Always remember, the whole world acts like a screen, and you go on projecting yourself. Whatsoever you say about others, says more about you. It does not say anything about others; because how can you know others? — you don’t even know yourself."
Sublimity is Supreme
"Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions."
Great Acts
"Great acts are made up of small deeds."
Do the Difficult Things While They are Easy
"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small."
Good Traveler
"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving."
Be Aware
"Do not think about yourself, but be aware of the thought, emotion, or action that makes you think of yourself."