The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.

And he who has considered all the contrasts on this earth, and is no more disturbed by anything whatever in the world, the Peaceful One, freed from rage, from sorrow, and from longing, he has passed beyond birth and decay.

He who can curb his wrath as soon as it arises, as a timely antidote will check snake's venom that so quickly spreads, - such a monk gives up the here and the beyond, just as a serpent sheds its worn-out skin.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

To be selfish, greedy and unwilling to help the needy gives rise to future starvation and clothlessness.

The hunger of passions is the greatest disease.

From the passions arise worry, and from worry arises fear. Away with the passions, and no fear, no worry.