Live joyfully, without desire.

Better than a meaningless story of a thousand words is a single word of deep meaning which, when heard, produces peace.

The self of which you speak, whether it is the great self or the small self, is only a concept that does not correspond to any reality.

Just as the bee takes the nectar and leaves without damaging the color or scent of the flowers, so should the sage act in a village.

The Tempter masters the lazy and irresolute man who dwells on the attractive side of things, ungoverned in his senses, and unrestrained in his food, like the wind overcomes a rotten tree. But the Tempter cannot master a man who dwells on the distasteful side of things, self-controlled in his senses, moderate in eating, resolute and full of faith, like the wind cannot move a mountain crag.

Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck.

Moved by their selfish desires, people seek after fame and glory. But when they have acquired it, they are already stricken in years. If you hanker after worldly fame and practise not the Way, your labors are wrongfully applied and your energy is wasted. It is like unto burning an incense stick. However much its pleasing odor be admired, the fire that consumes is steadily burning up the stick.