You yourself must make an effort. Buddhas are only show the way. The thoughtful who enter the way are freed from the bondage of defilements.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

A fool thinks it like honey so long as the bad deed does not bear fruit, but when it does bear fruit he experiences suffering.

A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering.

Do not be thoughtless, always be mindful, watch your thoughts! Draw yourself out of the path of evil, like an elephant sunk in mud.

Even loss and betrayal can bring us awakening.

There is no fire like passion: there is no evil and hatred.