Don't believe a teaching just because you've heard it from a man who's supposed to be holy, or because it's contained in a book supposed to be holy, or because all your friends and neighbors believe it. But whatever you've observed and analyzed for yourself and found to be reasonable and good, then accept that and put it into practice.

If you're respectful by habit, constantly honoring the worthy, four things increase: long life, beauty, happiness, strength.

Being deeply learned and skilled, being well trained and using well spoken words; This is good luck.

Do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. A whole water pot will fill up from dripping drops of water.

Seeker, empty the boat, lighten the load, be free of craving and judgment and hatred, and feel the joy of the way.

Long is the night for the sleepless. Long is the road for the weary. Long is samsara (the cycle of continued rebirth) for the foolish, who have not recognised the true teaching.

Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.