All the holy words you read and all the holy words you speak are as nothing if you do not act upon them. Even if you read little and say little but live the right way, forsaking craving, hatred and delusion, you will know the truth and find calmness and will show others the path.

Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.

Let go of anger. Let go of pride. When you are bound by nothing You go beyond sorrow.

The secret of health for both mind and body is...live the present moment wisely and earnestly.