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

Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.

The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best; second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous; third, what's pleasing, not displeasing; fourth, what is true, not false.

When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble.

The true master lives in truth, in goodness and restraint, non-violence, moderation, and purity.

Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.

I gained nothing at all from Supreme Enlightenment, and for that very reason it is called Supreme Enlightenment.