The less you have, the less you have to worry about.

Be your own lamps. Be your own shelters. Hang on to the truth as a lamp. Hang on to the truth as a refuge.

A man may conquer a million men in battle but one who conquers himself is, indeed, the greatest of conquerors.

Unkind people spread malicious tales, and well-intentioned people also censure; but in either case the tranquil sage remains unconcerned. Nowhere is there to be found a disconcerted sage.

Concentrate the mind on the present moment.

The cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance.

Let the disciple cultivate love without measure towards all beings. Let him cultivate towards the whole world, above, below, around, a heart of love unstinted....For in all the world this state of heart is best.