If a man's thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.

Of what I know, I have told you only a little. Why have I not told you the rest? Because it would not lead you to Nirvana.

All rising to great places is by a winding stair.

All beings wish for happiness, so extend your compassion to all.

Know what you do not know.

We are what we think.

Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds.