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.

Your worst enemy is your best teacher.

Pity arises when we are sorry for someone.Compassion is when we understand and help wisely.

Observe the life by cause and consequence. Explore the life by wisdom. Treat the life by equality. Complete the life by love.

Find out for yourself what is truth, what is real. Discover that there are virtuous things and there are non-virtuous things. Once you have discovered for yourself give up the bad and embrace the good.

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

Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.