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.

How wonderful, how miraculous, all beings, but all beings, are fully endowed with the wisdom and power of the Tathagat. But, sadly, human beings, due to sticky attachments, are not aware of it

Free from passion and desire, you have stripped the thorns from the stem.

All compounded things are subject to decay. Strive with diligence!

Dependent Origination is the teaching (that life) is not the mere play of blind chance, but has an existence that is dependent upon conditions. That, precisely with the removal of these conditions, those things that have arisen in dependence upon them-thus also all suffering-must perforce disappear and cease to be.

Comparing oneself to others in such terms as "Just as I am so are they, just as they are so am I," he should neither kill nor cause others to kill.

The tongue like a sharp knife ... Kills without drawing blood.