Just as a tree, though cut down, sprouts up again if its roots remain uncut and firm, even so, until the craving that lies dormant is rooted out, suffering springs up again and again.

All human unhappiness comes from not facing reality squarely, exactly as it is.

There are three ways to correct our faults:We can change through behavior We can change through understanding We can change heart

Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth.

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger... Let a man overcome anger by love.

Follow not after the vain, understand the ills of sense pleasures. One who is vigilant and meditative, obtains deep joy.

Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.