Being generous and kindly in speech, doing a good turn for others, and treating all alike. One like this will be praised.

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

Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except your self.

Let the disciple cultivate love without measure towards all beings. Let him cultivate towards the whole world, above, below, around, a heart of love unstinted....For in all the world this state of heart is best.

Neither my life of luxury in the palace -nor- my life as ascetic in the forest were ways to enlightenment.

Anyone who is not working toward the truth is missing the whole point of living.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.