Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind.

You must use the hook of precepts to quickly remove it.

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If people speak or act with evil thoughts, pain follows them. If people speak or act with pure thoughts, happiness follows them, like a shadow that never leaves them.

Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, And fill yourself with joy.

If you can keep as silent as a broken gong, then you have attained, when you know no anger.

The ignorant man is an ox. He grows in size, not in wisdom.