The man who wears the yellow-dyed robe but is not free from stains himself, without self-restraint and integrity, is unworthy of the robe.

Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

An evil deed, like fresh milk, does not go bad suddenly. Smouldering, like fire covered by ashes, the evil deed follows the fool.

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

Let the wise guard their thoughts, which are difficult to perceive, extremely subtle, and wander at will. Thought which is well guarded is the bearer of happiness.

Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.