By three things the wise person may be known. What three? He sees a shortcoming as it is. When he sees it, he tries to correct it. And when another acknowledges a shortcoming, the wise one forgives it as he should.

Drink deeply. Live in serenity and joy.

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

If a man can control his body and mind and thereby refrains from eating animal flesh and wearing animal products, I say he will really be liberated.

Tune as the sitthar, neither high nor low, and we will dance away the hearts of men.

He who, calm and clear as the moon, hankers no more for continuity-he is holy.

By three things the wise person may be known. What three? He sees a shortcoming as it is. When he sees it, he tries to correct it. And when another acknowledges a shortcoming, the wise one forgives it as he should.