He who harms living beings is, for that reason, not an ariya (a Noble One); he who does not harm any living being is called an ariya.

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

Just as the bee takes the nectar and leaves without damaging the color or scent of the flowers, so should the sage act in a village.

As irrigators lead water where they want, as archers make their arrows straight, as carpenters carve wood, the wise shape their minds.

One should refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs.

May we live like the lotus, at home in muddy water.

Be quick to do good. If you are slow, The mind, delighting in mischief, Will catch you. Turn away from mischief. Again and again, turn away. Before sorrow befalls you. Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, And you will be filled with joy. A fool is happy Until his mischief turns against him. And a good man may suffer Until his goodness flowers. Do not make light of your failings, Saying, 'What are they to me?' A jug fills drop by drop.