A person writing at night may put out the lamp, but the words he has written will remain. It is the same with the destiny we create for ourselves in this world.

Better than chanting a thousand words in a dead language is one soothing word spoken in the vernacular.

Meat is not agreeable to the wise: it has a nauseating odor, it causes a bad reputation, it is food for the carnivorous; I say this, Mahamati, it is not to be eaten.

Kindnessis giving others happiness.Compassionis removing others' bitterness.Joyis freeing others from suffering.

If a man does what is good, let him do it again; let him delight in it; happiness is the outcome of good.

When giving to others do not linger on thoughts of a giving, what was given, or the one who has received.

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.