Health is the first benefit. Content is the first fortune. Friendliness is the first kindness. Nirvana is the first happiness.

Offensive acts come back upon the evil doer, like dust that is thrown against the wind.

He who slings mud loses ground.

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

In four ways ... should one who flatters be understood as a foe in the guise of a friend: He approves of his friend's evil deeds, he disapproves his friend's good deeds, he praises him in his presence, he speaks ill of him in his absence.

A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering.

Few cross over the river. Most are stranded on this side. On the riverbank they run up and down. But the wise man, following the way, Crosses over, beyond the reach of death. He leaves the dark way For the way of light.