No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed.

If you don't see God in the next person you meet, look no further.

Health is the first benefit. Content is the first fortune. Friendliness is the first kindness. Nirvana is the first happiness.

Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth.

There is no satisfying the senses, not even with a shower of money. "The senses are of slight pleasure and really suffering." When a wise man has realised this, he takes no pleasure, as a disciple of the Buddhas, even in the pleasures of heaven. Instead he takes pleasure in the elimination of craving.

Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.

It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.