Do not look at the faults of what others have done or not done; observe what you yourself have done or not done.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

Know all things to be like this: A mirage, a cloud castle, A dream, an apparition, Without essence, but with qualities that can be seen. Know all things to be like this: As the moon in a bright sky In some clear lake reflected, Though to that lake the moon has never moved. Know all things to be like this: As an echo that derives From music, sounds, and weeping, Yet in that echo is no melody. Know all things to be like this: As a magician makes illusions Of horses, oxen, carts and other things, Nothing is as it appears.

(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond duality ...knows no this shore, other shore, or both ...(is) settled in mind ... without inflowing thoughts ...is without attachment ...endures undisturbed criticism, ill-treatment and bonds, (and is) strong in patience ...(is) without anger, devout, upright, free from craving, disciplined and in his last body ...has experienced the end of his suffering here in this life, who has set down the burden, freed!

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.

Your enemy can be your greatest teacher.