Times of luxury do not last long, but pass away very quickly; nothing in this world can be long enjoyed.

What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil.

There are having flowers in Spring, breezes in Summer, moon in Autumn, snows in Winter. If there is nothing worrying over you, it will be the best seasons at all times.

Teach you? I cannot teach you. Go; experience for yourself

There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.

Through effort you will cross any raging flood, through energy you will pass any sorrow.

Suffering is wishing things were other than they are.