There are two things that we should avoid, oh disciple! A life of pleasures, that is low and vain. A life of mortification, that is useless and vain.

I am a finger pointing to the moon. Don't look at me; look at the moon.

To utter pleasant words without practicing them, is like a fine flower without fragrance.

Learn this from the waters: in mountain clefts and chasms, loud gush the streamlets, but great rivers flow silently.

When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is called 'the enjoyment of others of our body of bliss'.

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

To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.