For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.

The easiest beneficence is a smile. The simplest release is to have a vegetarian meal.

Don't indulge in careless behaviour. Don't be the friend of sensual pleasures. He who meditates attentively attains abundant joy.

Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true.

To be concerned with the issue; soul versus non-soul, is to be in bondage to craving for becoming and non-becoming.

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world - above, below, and across - unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

The fiercest fire is hatred.