"Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself."
Rebounds Upon Oneself
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Self
The Great Leader
"The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves'."
Be Yourself
"The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself."
Few to Agree With
"One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him."
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."
Enemies
"Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself."
I do not Concern Myself with Gods
"I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any."
He Who Talks More
"He who talks more is sooner exhausted."
He Who Obtains Has Little
"He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much."
Enlightened
"He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened."