The more completely we give of ourselves, the more completely the world gives back to us.

Why cling to the pain and the wrongs of yesterday? Why hold on to the very things that keep you from hope and love.

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

Just as a line drawn on water with a stick will quickly vanish and will not last long; even so, brahmins, is human life like a line drawn on water. It is short, limited, and brief; it is full of suffering. One should do good and live a pure life; for none who is born can escape death.

Those who really seek the path to Enlightenment dictate terms to their mind. Then they proceed with strong determination.

The greatest impurity is ignorance. Free yourself from it. Be pure.

As solid rock remains unmoved by the wind, so the wise remain unmoved by blame and praise.