The whole secret of existence is to have no fear.

If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure.

Apply yourself to solitude. One who is given to solitude knows things as they really are.

This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance. A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, Rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain.

Let your diet be spare, your wants moderate, your needs few. So, living modestly, with no distracting desires, you will find content.

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

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