“When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'”

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”

“Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.”

“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.”

“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.”

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”

“When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'”

“Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.”

“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.”

“One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.”

“When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'”