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?

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

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.

While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace and do nothing? I must and shall benefit them, but without ever succumbing to the poison of self-importance.

Penetrative insight joined with calm abiding utterly eradicates afflicted states.

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.

The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline