There are those who discover they can leave behind destructive reactions and become patient as the earth, unmoved by fires of anger or fear, unshaken as a pillar, unperturbed as a clear and quiet pool.

Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience, perfect wisdom, perfect compassion.

The world is on fire! And you are laughing? You are deep in the dark. Will you not ask for a light?

If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.

To support mother and father, to cherish wife and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation - this is the greatest blessing.

Master your words. Master your thoughts. Never allow your body to do harm. Follow these three roads with purity And you will find yourself upon the one way, The way of wisdom.