Just as the bee takes the nectar and leaves without damaging the color or scent of the flowers, so should the sage act in a village.

There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.

Joyously participate in the sorrows of others.

Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.

Let the wise guard their thoughts, which are difficult to perceive, extremely subtle, and wander at will. Thought which is well guarded is the bearer of happiness.

Do not overlook tiny good actions, thinking they are of no benefit; even tiny drops of water in the end will fill a huge vessel. Do not overlook negative actions merely because they are small; however small a spark may be, it can burn down a haystack as big as a mountain.

If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.