There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

A mind unruffled by the vagaries of fortune, from sorrow freed, from defilements cleansed, from fear liberated - this is the greatest blessing.

When you move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes a celebration. Never try to defeat people, just win their hearts.

All beings tremble before violence. All love life. All fear death. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?

Do not speak harshly to any one; those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. Angry speech is painful: blows for blows will touch thee.

Victory breeds hatred; the defeated live in pain. The peaceful live happily, giving up victory and defeat.