In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. This is a helpful pointer for our everyday presence-practice. Can you catch yourself angrily defending your point of view or attacking the other person's? There's the ego.

Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.

To keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom, and keep our mind strong and clear.

The darkest night is ignorance.

Looking deeply at life as it is in this very moment, the meditator dwells in stability and freedom.

Do not learn how to react. Learn how to respond.

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.