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

Just as a chariot is verbalized, in dependence on collections of parts, so conventionally a sentient being, is set up depending on the mental and physical aggregates

Believe nothing, O monks, just because you have been told it, or it is commonly believed, or because it is traditional or because you yourselves have imagined it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to and take as your guide.

Dignity and quiet joy in all that we do are the expression of perfect concentration and perfect wisdom.

Most problems, if you give them enough time and space, will eventually wear themselves out

Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, And fill yourself with joy.

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.