One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. And all the suffering there is in this world Arises from wishing oneself to be happy.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

Penetrative insight joined with calm abiding utterly eradicates afflicted states.

In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance.