What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil.

Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.

If you don't see God in the next person you meet, look no further.

Noble friends and companions are the whole of the holy life.

It is better to travel well then arrive.

Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.

The wise man makes an island of himself that no flood can overwhelm.