Do not believe anything on the mere authority of teachers or priests. Accept as true and as the guide to your life only that which accords with your own reason and experience, after thorough investigation. Accept only that which contributes to the well-being of yourself and others.

Man's troubles are rooted in extreme attention to senses, thoughts, and imagination. Attention should be focused internally to experience a quiet body and a calm mind.

Of all the worldly passions, lust is the most intense. All other worldly passions seem to follow in its train.

Letting go of our suffering is the hardest work we will ever do.

Foolish, ignorant people indulge in careless lives, whereas a clever man guards his attention as his most precious possession.

Understand that the body is merely the foam of a wave, the shadow of a shadow.

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. - Buddha No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.