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.

Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.

From the passions arise worry, and from worry arises fear. Away with the passions, and no fear, no worry.

If you sleep, Desire grows in you Like a vine in the forest. Like a monkey in the forest You jump from tree to tree, Never finding the fruit - From life to life, Never finding peace. If you are filled with desire Your sorrows swell Like the grass after the rain. But if you subdue desire Your sorrows shall fall from you Like drops of water from a lotus flower.

Look not to the faults of others, nor to their omissions and commissions. But rather look to your own acts, to what you have done and left undone.

You too shall pass away. Knowing this, how can you quarrel?

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.