It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

The hostile multitudes are vast as spaceWhat chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrownAnd every foe is then and there destroyed

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn.

Passion is overcome only by him who has won through stillness of spirit the perfect vision; it comes through the contentment that is regardless of the world.

Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be remedied?