If you find someone with wisdom, good judgment, and good actions; make him a companion.

Be a lamp unto yourselves! Work out your liberation with diligence! Fill your mind with compassion!

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

What I know is like the leaves on that tree; what I teach is only a small part. But I offer it to all with an open hand. What do I not teach? Whatever is fascinating to discuss, divides people against each other, but has no bearing on putting an end to sorrow. What do I teach? Only what is necessary to take you to the other shore.

Doubt everything. Find your own light.

Those who recognize the existence of suffering, its cause, its remedy, and its cessation, have fathomed the four noble truths. They will walk in the right path.

If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great.