I call wise man who, while he is innocent , endures insults and blows with a patience equal to its strength.

As a flower that is lovely and beautiful, but is scentless, even so fruitless is the well-spoken word of one who practices it not.

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

Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.

When one sees that everything exists as an illusion, one can live in a higher sphere than ordinary man.

Learn this from water: loud splashes the brook but the oceans depth are calm.