Do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. A whole water pot will fill up from dripping drops of water.

What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil.

Whatever a monk keeps pursuing with his thinking and pondering, that becomes the inclination of his awareness.

If you can keep as silent as a broken gong, then you have attained, when you know no anger.

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth.