You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

Speak the truth do not become angered and give when asked, even be it a little. By these three conditions one goes to the presence of the gods.

One is not low because of birth nor does birth make one holy. Deeds alone make one low, deeds alone make one holy.

Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others. A person is destroyed by holding judgments about others.

A disciplined mind brings happiness.

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