"When merit has been achieved, do not..." - Quote by Lao Tzu

“A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.”

“The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.”

“Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.”

“The heroic man does not pose; he leaves that for the man who wishes to be thought heroic.”

“Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but remain calm, humble, and in "perfect equanimity" if you want to continue in this deep state of consciousness.”

“I prefer other people to make judgments about the way I play and to characterize me, rather me describe myself.”

“It doesn't matter what the income level of your family is, or if English is the first or second language. It makes no difference. The bottom line is that every child can be an academic champion, an academic champion and a superstar in academics.”

“We believed we could prepare our kids for a more competitive world. And today, our younger students have earned the highest math and reading scores on record. Our high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high. And more Americans finish college than ever before.”

“Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is being done, I have learned, by a monomaniac with a mission.”