Follow then the shining ones, the wise, the awakened, the loving, for they know how to work and forbear.

He who, seeking his own happiness, punishes or kills beings who also long for happiness, will not find happiness after his death.

Find out for yourself what is truth, what is real. Discover that there are virtuous things and there are non-virtuous things. Once you have discovered for yourself give up the bad and embrace the good.

To be selfish, greedy and unwilling to help the needy gives rise to future starvation and clothlessness.

Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy

The ocean, king of mountains and the mighty continents Are not heavy burdens to bear when compared To the burden of not repaying the world's kindness.

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