Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Gautama BuddhaThese are the roots of trees, O monks, these are empty huts. Meditate, monks, do not be negligent, or else you will regret it later. This is our instruction to you.
Gautama BuddhaFollow the truth of the way. Reflect upon it. Make it your own. Live it. It will always sustain you.
Gautama BuddhaIf beings knew, as I know, the results of sharing gifts, they would not enjoy their gifts without sharing them with others, nor would the taint of stinginess obsess the heart and stay there. even if it were their last and final bit of food, they would not enjoy its use without sharing it, if there were anyone to receive it
Gautama Buddha