No clouds gathered in the skies and the polluted streams became clear, whilst celestial music rang through the air and the angels rejoiced with gladness. With no selfish or partial joy but for the sake of the law they rejoiced, for creation engulfed in the ocean of pain was now to obtain release.

In four ways ... should one who flatters be understood as a foe in the guise of a friend: He approves of his friend's evil deeds, he disapproves his friend's good deeds, he praises him in his presence, he speaks ill of him in his absence.

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Be the witness of your thoughts.

Do not judge yourself harshly. Without mercy for ourselves we cannot love the world.

The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task.