As the bee collects nectar and departs without injuring the flower, or its color or fragrance, so let the sage dwell on earth.

By giving away food we get more strength. By bestowing clothing on others we gain more beauty. By donating abodes of purity and truth we acquire great treasures.

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 the traveler cannot find master or friend to go with him, let him travel alone rather than with a fool for company.

For those who are ready the door to the deathless state is open. If you have ears give up the conditions that bind you and enter in.

The heavens and the earth may be captured by the mind's eye.

There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.