Seeing the similarity to oneself, one should not use violence or have it used.

One way leads to acquisition, the other leads to nirvana. Realising this a monk should take no pleasure in the respect of others, but should devote himself to solitude.

By taking these three steps you will get closer to the Gods: First, Say the Truth. Second: Don't let you get Angry. Third: Give, even though you have so little to give.

If the mind be fixed on the acquirement of any object, that object will be attained.

If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great.

Realizing the doctrine of dependent-arising, the wise do not at all partake of extreme views

Everything is changeable, everything appears and disappears; there is no blissful peace until one passes beyond the agony of life and death.