Be lamps unto yourselves; be your own confidence. Hold truth within yourselves.

Let us live most happily, free from hatred in the midst of the hateful; Let us remain free from hatred in the midst of people who hate.

If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship with a fool.

More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.

The glorious chariots of kings wear out, and the body wears out and grows old; but the virtue of the good never grows old.

He who is grateful doesn't suffer.