A fool acquires knowledge only to his own disadvantage. It destroys what good he has, and turns his brains.

An evil deed, like fresh milk, does not go bad suddenly. Smouldering, like fire covered by ashes, the evil deed follows the fool.

It is in this way that I went forth to teach.

Your suffering is my suffering and your happiness is my happiness.

The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings.

He who is grateful doesn't suffer.

Through vigilance, restraint and control the wise will construct and island that no flood will overcome.