From the passions arise worry, and from worry arises fear. Away with the passions, and no fear, no worry.

Goodwill toward all beings is the true religion; cherish in your hearts boundless goodwill to all that lives.

Don't indulge in careless behaviour. Don't be the friend of sensual pleasures. He who meditates attentively attains abundant joy.

There is no fire like passion. There are no chains like hate. Illusion is a net, Desire is a rushing river.

If a man going down into a river, swollen and swiftly flowing, is carried away by the current - how can he help others across?

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

The ignorant man is an ox. He grows in size, not in wisdom.