One is not a great one because one defeats or harms other living beings. One is so called because one refrains from defeating or harming other living beings.

Live happily, not hating even those who are hostile. Live peacefully even amongst those that hate.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

O seeker! Rely on nothing until you want nothing.

Just as the great oceans have but one taste, the taste of salt, so too there is but one taste fundamental to all true teachings of the way, and this is the taste of freedom.

Life is uncertain; death is certain.

At the bottom of things, most people want to be understood and appreciated.