A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.

To wish to be well is a part of becoming well.

Let us cherish and love old age; for it is full of pleasure, if you know how to use it. The best morsel is reserved for last.

There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living; there is nothing harder to learn.

There is no benefit so large that malignity will not lessen it; none so narrow that a good interpretation will not enlarge it.

Anger is like those ruins which smash themselves on what they fall.