By minimizing speech, you can nurture your energy.
By minimizing affairs, you can nurture your reputation.
By minimizing hearing, you can nurture your intelligence.
By minimizing thinking, you can nurture your mind.
By minimizing desire, you can nurture your essence.
By minimizing activity, you can nurture your spirit.
By minimizing favor, you can nurture your vitality.

Zheng Shunchao, Opening the Dragon Gate