Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

Do not let pleasure distract you from meditation, from the way. Free yourself from pleasure and pain.

If you hold yourself dear, protect yourself well.

Follow the way of virtue. Follow the way joyfully through this world and on beyond.

Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.

I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.