He who causes suffering shall suffer. There is no escape.

Thousands upon thousands of lights is inferior to a light of heart.

Don't blindly believe what I say. Don't believe me because others convince you of my words. Don't believe anything you see, read, or hear from others, whether of authority, religious teachers or texts.

Don't rely on logic alone, nor speculation. Don't infer or be deceived by appearances.

One is not low because of birth nor does birth make one holy. Deeds alone make one low, deeds alone make one holy.

"Existence is sorrow." Understand, and go beyond sorrow. This is the way of brightness.

Unkind people spread malicious tales, and well-intentioned people also censure; but in either case the tranquil sage remains unconcerned. Nowhere is there to be found a disconcerted sage.