Only by practice and non-attachment can we conquer mind.

When the soul wants to depend upon nothing, not even upon life, that is the height of philosophy, the height of manhood.

All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind; the infinite library of the universe is in our own mind.

The guiding motive of mankind should be charity towards men, charity towards all animals.

The earth is enjoyed by heroes”—this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero. Always say, “I have no fear.

Business is business, that is, you must do everything promptly; delay and shuffling won't do.

Buddha taught kindness towards lower beings; and since then there has not been a sect in India that has not taught charity to all beings, even to animals. This kindness, this mercy, this charity - greater than any doctrine - are what Buddhism left to us.