By your own efforts waken yourself, watch yourself. And live joyfully.

The self of which you speak, whether it is the great self or the small self, is only a concept that does not correspond to any reality.

Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true.

If you know something hurtful and not true, don't say it. If you know something hurtful and true, don't say it. If you know something helpful but not true, don't say it. If you know something helpful and true, find the right time to say it.

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

Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.

He who causes suffering shall suffer. There is no escape.