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 action comes out of nothing it creates no karma.

When you like a flower, you just pluck it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily.

Better than a long speech is a single quietening word.

Those who speak much are blamed, those who speak little are blamed. In this world there are none who are not blamed. Try not to blame.

One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the Messiah?" "No," answered Buddha. "Then are you a healer?" "No," Buddha replied. "Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted. "No, I am not a teacher." "Then what are you?" asked the student exasperated. "I am awake," Buddha replied.

Right perspective is no perspective or all perspectives.