Let there be as little materialism as possible, with the maximum of spirituality.

The whole universe is composed of name and form. Whatever we see is either a compound of name and form, or simply name with form which is a mental image.

Some men, who begin by saying that the world is a hell, often end by saying that it is a heaven when they succeed in the practice of self-control.

Every wave of passion restrained is a balance in your favor. It is therefore good policy not to return anger for anger, as with all true morality.

The Buddha is not a person but a (state of) realization to which anyone can attain.

What power is higher than the power of purity?

Something cannot be made out of nothing. Nor can something be made to go back to nothing.