He whose inflowing thoughts are dried up, who is unattached to food, whose dwelling place is an empty and imageless release - the way of such a person is hard to follow, like the path of birds through the sky.

Let the wise one control his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, often elusive, and they rush about frantically: a mind well controlled achieves peace and happiness.

Crying with the wise is better than laughing with the fool.

By taking these three steps you will get closer to the Gods: First, Say the Truth. Second: Don't let you get Angry. Third: Give, even though you have so little to give.

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

A man may conquer a million men in battle but one who conquers himself is, indeed, the greatest of conquerors.

Understand that the body is merely the foam of a wave, the shadow of a shadow.