Men are tied up to their families and possessions more helplessly than in a prison. There is an occasion for the prisoner to be released, but householders entertain no desire to be relieved from the ties of family. When a man's passion is aroused nothing prevents him from ruining himself. Even into the jaws of a tiger will he jump. Those who are thus drowned in the filth of passion are called the ignorant. Those who are able to overcome it are saintly Arhats.

When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.

When you have great joy, you will become Buddhas!

You can only lose what you cling to.

Never by hatred is hatred appeased, but it is appeased by kindness. This is an eternal truth.

To have much learning, to be skillful in handicraft, well-trained in discipline, and to be of good speech -- this is the greatest blessing.

All rising to great places is by a winding stair.