And more importantly - what we have chosen to do

Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise.

Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves, be ye a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp; hold fast as a refuge to the truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves.

If you're respectful by habit, constantly honoring the worthy, four things increase: long life, beauty, happiness, strength.

Whoever makes love grow boundless, and sets his mind for seeing the end of birth, his fetters are worn thin. If he loves even a single being, Good will follow. But the Noble One with compassionate heart for all mankind, generates abounding good.

One should refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs.

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.