The Lonesome Crowded West

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

To know yet to think that one does not know is best; 
Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

Kindness in words creates confidence. 
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. 
Kindness in giving creates love.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. 
Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power.

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.
Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.
Care about other people’s approval and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.