When a man is stimulated by his own thoughts, full of desire and dwelling on what is attractive, his craving increases even more. He is making the fetter even stronger. But he who takes pleasure in stilling his thoughts, practising the contemplation of what is repulsive, and remaining recollected, now he will make an end of craving, he will snap the bonds of Mara. His aim is accomplished, he is without fear, rid of craving and without stain. He has removed the arrows of changing existence. This is his last body.

Look not for refuge to anyone beside yourself. Heed fast to the truth as a lamp.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Everything is extraordinarily clear. I see the whole landscape before me, I see my hands, my feet, my toes, and I smell the rich river mud. I feel a sense of tremendous strangeness and wonder at being alive. Wonder of wonders.

Always be mindful of the kindness and not the faults of others

Karma grows from our hearts. Karma terminates from our hearts.

Peace comes from within; do not try to seek it without.