Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in honor for many generations and in diverse places. Do not believe a thing because many people speak of it. Do not believe on the faith of the sages of the past. Do not believe what you yourself have imagined, persuading yourself that a God inspires you. Believe nothing on the sole authority of your masters and priests. After examination, believe what you yourself have tested and found to be reasonable, and conform your conduct thereto.

Turn away from mischief. Again and again, turn away. Before sorrow befalls you.

It is better to travel well then arrive.

Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.

Do not look at the faults of what others have done or not done; observe what you yourself have done or not done.

Do not be thoughtless, always be mindful, watch your thoughts! Draw yourself out of the path of evil, like an elephant sunk in mud.

A raft needed to cross the river is discarded when the other shore is reached, not carried about on one's head.