Beings are owners of their actions, heirs of their actions; they originate from their actions, are bound to their actions, have their actions as their refuge. It is action that distinguishes beings as inferior and superior.

Sandalwood, tagara, lotus, jasmine - the fragrance of virtue is unrivalled by such kinds of perfume.

He is able who think he is able.

Better than a long speech is a single quietening word.

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.

As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.

As a single drop of water fills a bucket, so do small deeds of evil; as a single drop of water fills a bucket, so do small deeds of good.