If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.

There is no meditation without wisdom, and there is no wisdom without meditation. When a man has both meditation and wisdom, he is indeed close to nirvana.

Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.

Whoever doesn't flare up at someone who's angry wins a battle hard to win.

No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.

Do not accept what you hear by report, do not accept tradition, do not accept a statement because it is found in our books, nor because it is in accord with your belief, nor because it is the saying of your teacher. Be lamps unto yourselves. Those who, either now or after I am dead, shall rely upon themselves only and not look for assistance to anyone besides themselves, it is they who shall reach the topmost height.

Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck.