Through zeal, knowledge is gotten, through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost; let a man who knows this double path of gain and loss thus place himself that knowledge may grow.

In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation.

Do not say anything harsh: what you have said will be said back to you.

In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?

Love the whole world as a mother loves her only child.

Do not blindly believe what others say. See for yourself what brings contentment, clarity and peace. That is the path for you to follow.

You, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and respect.