I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

See the truth, and you will see me.

It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.

As from a large heap of flowers many garlands and wreaths are made, so by a mortal in this life there is much good work to be done.

Of what I know, I have told you only a little. Why have I not told you the rest? Because it would not lead you to Nirvana.

There have been many Buddhas before me and will be many Buddhas in the future.

To avoid causing terror to living beings, let the disciple refrain from eating meat... the food of the wise is that which is consumed by the sadhus [holymen]; it does not consist of meat... There may be some foolish people in the future who will say that I permitted meat-eating and that I partook of meat myself, but... meat-eating I have not permitted to anyone, I do not permit, I will not permit meat-eating in any form, in any manner and in any place; it is unconditionally prohibited for all.