He whose longing has been aroused for the indescribable, whose mind has been quickened by it, and whose thought is not attached to sensuality is truly called one who is bound upstream.

It is our own thoughts that lead us into trouble, not other people.

Follow then the shining ones, the wise, the awakened, the loving, for they know how to work and forbear.

It is not life and wealth and power that enslave men, but the cleaving to life and wealth and power.

Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

Overcoming yourself is better than overcoming a million enemies in battle.

Our own worst enemy cannot harm us as much as our unwise thoughts. No one can help us as much as our own compassionate thoughts.