Like a fine flower, beautiful to look at but without scent, fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with them.

One should follow a man of wisdom who rebukes one for one's faults, as one would follow a guide to some buried treasure. To one who follows such a wise man, it will be an advantage and not a disadvantage.

Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.

The Four Reliances. First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words; Second, rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher; Third, rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation; And fourth, rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions.

It is better to do nothing Than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

Know well what holds you back, and what moves you forward