One may desire a spurious respect and precedence among one's fellow monks, and the veneration of outsiders. "Both monks and laity should think it was my doing. They should accept my authority in all matters great or small." This is a fool's way of thinking. His self-seeking and conceit just increase.

Why cling to the pain and the wrongs of yesterday? Why hold on to the very things that keep you from hope and love.

It is easy to see the faults of others... it is hard to see our own.

Suffering is temporary, enlightenment is forever.

Through vigilance, restraint and control the wise will construct and island that no flood will overcome.

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.

Let a man overcome anger by love.