Inner freedom is not guided by our efforts; it comes from seeing what is true.

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt.

Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.

Do not have as friends harmful people, the wise person does not associate with the worst of people. Have as friends virtuous people, the wise person associates with the best of people.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.

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

Love is a fleeting emotion, to reach true nirvana one must know themselves and forsake love, for it breeds contempt