The evils of the body are murder, theft, and adultery; of the tongue, lying, slander, abuse and idle talk; of the mind, covetousness, hatred and error.

I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.

He who wrongs the innocent must bear the fruit of his act, like dust flung against the wind.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant.

Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.

It is in this way that I went forth to teach.