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

Friendship is the only cure for hatred, the only guarantee of peace.

Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.

Those who, relying upon themselves only, not looking for assistance to anyone besides themselves, it is they who will reach the top-most height.

When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching after others, you watch after yourself.

Happiness never decreased by being shared.

Learn this from the waters: in mountain clefts and chasms, loud gush the streamlets, but great rivers flow silently.