Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.
Nothing and no one in the world is valuable or worthless.
He who is able to conquer others is powerful; he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.
If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself, if you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.
Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.
The greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries.