If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.
Gautama BuddhaDo not accept anything simply because it has been said by your teacher, or because it has been written in your sacred books, or because it has been believed by many, or because it has been handed down by your ancestors. Accept and live only according to what will enable you to see truth face to face.
Gautama BuddhaBeing generous and kindly in speech, doing a good turn for others, and treating all alike. One like this will be praised.
Gautama BuddhaFew cross over the river. Most are stranded on this side. On the riverbank they run up and down. But the wise man, following the way, Crosses over, beyond the reach of death. He leaves the dark way For the way of light.
Gautama Buddha