The mind precedes all things, the mind dominates all things, the mind creates all things.

The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.

Hunger (for things) is the supreme disease.

Craving brings pain; craving brings fear. If you do not yield to craving, you will be free from pain and fear

Follow not after the vain, understand the ills of sense pleasures. One who is vigilant and meditative, obtains deep joy.

Let go of anger. Let go of pride. When you are bound by nothing You go beyond sorrow.

But if you do not find an intelligent companion, a wise and well-behaved person going the same way as yourself, then go on your way alone, like a king abandoning a conquered kingdom, or like a great elephant in the deep forest.