What you think you become.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

By three things the wise person may be known. What three? He sees a shortcoming as it is. When he sees it, he tries to correct it. And when another acknowledges a shortcoming, the wise one forgives it as he should.

Watch the thought and its ways with care, and let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings.

You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love & affection.

For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.

Let us live most happily, free from hatred in the midst of the hateful; Let us remain free from hatred in the midst of people who hate.