So too, monks, I saw the ancient path, the ancient road traveled by the Perfectly Enlightened Ones of the past. And what is that ancient path, that ancient road? It is just this Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.

Everything that happens to us is the result of what we ourselves have thought, said, or done.We alone are responsible for our lives.

It is better to do nothing Than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself.

Though he should conquer a thousand men in the battlefield a thousand times, yet he, indeed, who would conquer himself is the noblest victor.

Sandalwood, tagara, lotus, jasmine - the fragrance of virtue is unrivalled by such kinds of perfume.

Never tell a lie. Anyone who can tell you the slightest of lies is also capable of any evil.

Follow not after the vain, understand the ills of sense pleasures. One who is vigilant and meditative, obtains deep joy.