Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Karma grows from our hearts. Karma terminates from our hearts.

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

The one who wanders independent in the world, free from opinions and viewpoints, does not grasp them and enter into disputations and arguments. As the lotus rises on its stalk unsoiled by the mud and the water, so the wise one speaks of peace and is unstained by the opinions of the world.

Do not speak harshly to any one; those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. Angry speech is painful: blows for blows will touch thee.