There is nothing like lust. Lust may be said to be the most powerful passion. Fortunately, we have but one thing which is more powerful. If the thirst for truth were weaker than passion, how many of us in the world would be able to follow the way of righteous?

In his ignorance of the whole truth, each person maintains his own arrogant point of view.

To stop suffering, stop greediness. Greediness is a source of suffering.

When action comes out of nothing it creates no karma.

Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience, perfect wisdom, perfect compassion.

Like a lovely flower full of color but lacking in fragrance, are the words of those who do not practice what they teach.

The ocean, king of mountains and the mighty continents Are not heavy burdens to bear when compared To the burden of not repaying the world's kindness.