I teach one thing and one only: that is, suffering and the end of suffering.

Offensive acts come back upon the evil doer, like dust that is thrown against the wind.

And he who has considered all the contrasts on this earth, and is no more disturbed by anything whatever in the world, the Peaceful One, freed from rage, from sorrow, and from longing, he has passed beyond birth and decay.

Dharma is not upheld by talking about it. Dharma is upheld by living in harmony with it.

Like a caring mother holding and guarding the life of her only child, so with a boundless heart of loving kindness, hold yourself and all beings as your beloved children.

Whatever an enemy might do to an enemy, or a foe to a foe, the ill-directed mind can do to you even worse.

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."