To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

When giving to others do not linger on thoughts of a giving, what was given, or the one who has received.

We are what we think, and all that we are rises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. Speak and act with a pure mind and happiness will follow.

Those who attempt to conquer hatred by hatred are like warriors who take weapons to overcome others who bear arms. This does not end hatred, but gives it room to grow. But, ancient wisdom has advocated a different timeless strategy to overcome hatred. This eternal wisdom is to meet hatred with non-hatred. The method of trying to conquer hatred through hatred never succeeds in overcoming hatred. But, the method of overcoming hatred through non-hatred is eternally effective. That is why that method is described as eternal wisdom.

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

Do not give up your authority and follow blindly the will of others. This way will lead to only delusion.

Come and see...place no head above your own