Neither my life of luxury in the palace -nor- my life as ascetic in the forest were ways to enlightenment.

Truths cannot be acquired from words out of other people's mouths. Before Truths can be internalized, they must come from one's own realizations and practices. Through a lifetime of personal practice, human beings are capable of revealing all of the secrets of the cosmic essence. You are your own best judge.

Noble friends and companions are the whole of the holy life.

In the light of his vision that is the perspective that allows him to be grateful that things are not worse he has found his freedom and joy: his thoughts are peace, his words are peace and his work is peace.

Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the miser by generosity; overcome the liar by truth.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it