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

Analyzing through special insight and realizing the lack of inherent existence constitute understanding of the signless.

If a man's thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.

Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.

All things that are born must die. Work hard for your own freedom from sorrow.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.