The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of Great Kindness.

Watering the flowers and the trees, whispering to them, talking to them. Then, they will grow to be more bright and luxuriant.

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.

All composite things decay. Strive diligently.

Words do not express thoughts very well; every thing immediately becomes a little different, a little distorted, a little foolish. And yet it also pleases me and seems right that what is of value and wisdom of one man seems nonsense to another.

Harm no other beings. They are just your brothers and sisters.

If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.