No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.

Analyzing through special insight and realizing the lack of inherent existence constitute understanding of the signless.

Suffering is wishing things were other than they are.

Of all the worldly passions, lust is the most intense. All other worldly passions seem to follow in its train.

It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.

We are what we think, and all that we are rises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. Speak and act with a pure mind and happiness will follow.

Do not say anything harsh: what you have said will be said back to you.