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

His success may be great, but be it ever so great the wheel of fortune may turn again and bring him down into the dust.

When ignorant people see someone who is dead, they are disgusted and horrified, even thought they too will be dead some day. I thought to myself: I don't want to be like the ignorant people. After then, I couldn't feel the usual intoxication with life anymore.

Craving brings pain; craving brings fear. If you do not yield to craving, you will be free from pain and fear

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

Those who speak much are blamed, those who speak little are blamed. In this world there are none who are not blamed. Try not to blame.

The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.