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

A brahmin once asked The Blessed One: "Are you a God?" "No, brahmin" said The Blessed One. "Are you a saint?" "No, brahmin" said The Blessed One. "Are you a magician?" "No, brahmin" said The Blessed One. "What are you then?" "I am awake."

He who lives with his senses well controlled, moderate in his food and drink, he will not be overthrown, any more than the wind throws down a rocky mountain.

The root of suffering is attachment

Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.

Doubt everything. Find your own light.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.