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

Times of luxury do not last long, but pass away very quickly; nothing in this world can be long enjoyed.

Explanation of the unspeakable cannot be finished.

Do not believe what you have heard Do not believe in tradition because it is handed down many generations Do not believe in anything that has been spoken of many times Do not believe because the written statements come from some old sage Do not believe in conjecture Do not believe in authority, or teachers, or elders But after careful observation and analysis, when it agrees with reason and it will benefit one and all, then accept it and live by it.

You, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and respect.

Hatred is never ended by hatred but by love.

Joyously participate in the sorrows of others.