Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves, be ye a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp; hold fast as a refuge to the truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

All fear violence, all are afraid of death.

One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.

Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds.

Let us live in joy, never falling sick like those who hate us. Let us live in freedom, without hatred even among those who hate.

To have much learning, to be skillful in handicraft, well-trained in discipline, and to be of good speech -- this is the greatest blessing.