A learned person will become noble only when he or she has put into real practice what has been learned, instead of mere words.

We can hardly call a beggar an obstacle to generosity.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

Not only is your own happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.

Buddhahood is a state free of all obstructions to knowledge and disturbing emotions. It is the state in which the mind is fully evolved.

Ageing destroys youth, sickness destroys health, degeneration of life destroys all excellent qualities and death destroys life. Even if you are a great runner, you cannot run away from death. you cannot stop death with your wealth, through your magic performances or recitation of mantras or even medicines. Therefore, it is wise to prepare for your death.

Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures.