Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.

To abstain from lying is essentially wholesome.

Those who recognize the existence of suffering, its cause, its remedy, and its cessation, have fathomed the four noble truths. They will walk in the right path.

Believe nothing because it is written in books. Believe nothing because wise men say it is so. Believe nothing because it is religious doctrine. Believe it only because you yourself know it to be true.

One is not a great one because one defeats or harms other living beings. One is so called because one refrains from defeating or harming other living beings.

There is no fire like passion. There are no chains like hate. Illusion is a net, Desire is a rushing river.

If you find someone with wisdom, good judgment, and good actions; make him a companion.