1. The best is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao. Live in a good place, have a good heart and benevolent, speak good faith, govern well, be able to do good things, and act at good times. The husband does not fight, so there is no need for you. ——"Laozi" Chapter 8

2. If we meditate and awaken our inner consciousness, we will know our own greatness, know that we are in communication with the source of the universe, and that we are one of them, and we are connected with the entire universe. The universe is one, so we will be more patient, stronger, wiser and can do more amazing things.

3. Only with a dedicated mind can you embroider flowers, and only with a calm mind can you weave linen.

4. If you are calm inside, there will be no turmoil outside.

5. The journey of a husband and gentleman is to cultivate one’s character through tranquility, and to cultivate one’s virtue through thrift. If it is not indifferent, it will not clear its aspirations, and if it is not tranquil, it will not lead to far.

——Zhuge Liang