Of what I know, I have told you only a little. Why have I not told you the rest? Because it would not lead you to Nirvana.

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.

Whatever suffering there is in this world,all arises from desiring only myself to be happy.And whatever joy there is in this world,all arises from desiring to share my happiness with everyone.

It is easy to see the faults of others... it is hard to see our own.

One who is unrestrained in life-delusion overcomes; as the wind a weak tree.

Like fresh milk a bad deed does not turn at once. It follows a fool scorching him like a smouldering fire.

Long is the night for the sleepless. Long is the road for the weary. Long is samsara (the cycle of continued rebirth) for the foolish, who have not recognised the true teaching.