Nothing is forever except change.

There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

May all that have life be delivered from suffering.

It is easy to see the faults of others, but difficult to see one’s own faults. One shows the faults of others like chaff winnowed in the wind, but one conceals one’s own faults as a cunning gambler conceals his dice.

The instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.

Some do not understand that we must die, but those who do realize this settle their quarrels.

Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment.

I do not dispute with the world; rather it is the world that disputes with me.

All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.

They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.

Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.”

Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds.

Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.

As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse.

Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them all.

In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength.

Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering – an image of death.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering – an image of death. The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

“One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases – and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.”

Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth…not going all the way, and not starting.

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. 

“You can only lose what you cling to.”