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

To do a little good is more than to accomplish great conquests.

One way leads to acquisition, the other leads to nirvana. Realising this a monk should take no pleasure in the respect of others, but should devote himself to solitude.

Generosity brings happiness at every stage of its expression. We experience joy in forming the intention to be generous. We experience joy in the actual act of giving something. And we experience joy in remembering the fact that we have given.

Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.

He who is grateful doesn't suffer.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.