Through vigilance, restraint and control the wise will construct and island that no flood will overcome.

The kingdom of heaven is closer than the brow above the eye but mankind does not see it.

Life can only take place in the present moment. If we lose the present moment, we lose life.

Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.

Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone.