


The cosmos is interesting rather than perfect, and everything is not part of some greater plan, nor is all necessarily under control.

Vacuity, tranquillity, mellowness, quietness and taking no action characterise things of the universe at peace and represent the ultimate Tao and virtue. Therefore abide in them.

If you seek to understand the whole universe you will understand nothing at all but seek to understand yourself and you will understand the whole universe.


Whether you’re a gem in the royal court or a stone on the common path, if you accept your part with humility the glory of the universe will be yours.

A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe. “The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.”


Bliss, knowledge and wisdom are Sun himself. I bow to Mitra, Bhanu, to the shining one, the cause of the universe and let Him protect me from death.
