Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.

When one feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, he will not do.

Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.

Most problems, if you give them enough time and space, will eventually wear themselves out

His success may be great, but be it ever so great the wheel of fortune may turn again and bring him down into the dust.

A person creates what they defend against.

It is not life and wealth and power that enslave men, but the cleaving to life and wealth and power.