Don't indulge in careless behaviour. Don't be the friend of sensual pleasures. He who meditates attentively attains abundant joy.

You must take action yourself, for Buddhas only teach the way.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

If a man who enjoys a lesser happiness beholds a greater one, let him leave aside the lesser to gain the greater.

For the good of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.