In the end it is nothing other than the loving kindness with which the woman cares for her child that makes the difference. Her concern concentrates on one thing just like the Buddhist practice of concentration. She thinks of nothing but her child, which is similar to Buddhist compassion. That must be why, although she created no other causes to bring about it, she was reborn in the Brahma heaven.

Give the people - confidence. Give the people - delight. Give the people - hope. Give the people - the best.

Truth is always truth, untruth is always untruth. This is what matters, this is right desire.

For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.

Conquer anger by love, evil by good; Conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.

I have passed in ignorance through a cycle of many rebirths, seeking the builder of the house. Continuous rebirth is a painful thing. But now, housebuilder, I have found you out. You will not build me a house again. All your rafters are broken, your ridge-pole shattered. My mind is free from active thought, and has made an end of craving.

Let the wise one control his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, often elusive, and they rush about frantically: a mind well controlled achieves peace and happiness.