There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it. To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

Do not speak harshly to any one; those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. Angry speech is painful: blows for blows will touch thee.

Do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. A whole water pot will fill up from dripping drops of water.

Just as gold is burnt, cut and rubbed, Examine my words carefully and Do not accept them simply out of respect

When you know for yourselves, 'These things are wholesome; these things are blameless; these things are praised by the wise; these things, if undertaken and practiced, lead to welfare and happiness,' then you should engage in them.