Better than a meaningless story of a thousand words is a single word of deep meaning which, when heard, produces peace.

Pay no attention to the faults of others, things done or left undone by others. Consider only what by oneself is done or left undone.

It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.

Apply yourself to solitude. One who is given to solitude knows things as they really are.

If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great.

Rather than continuing to seek the truth, simply let go of your views.

Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind towards all beings, and loving-kindness towards all the world. One should cultivate an unbounded mind, above and below and across, without obstruction, without enmity, without rivalry. Standing, or going, or seated, or lying down, as long as one is free from drowsiness, one should practice this mindfulness. This, they say, is the holy state here.