All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

As the flectcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

Of all the worldly passions, lust is the most intense. All other worldly passions seem to follow in its train.

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

He is able who thinks he is able.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth.

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

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

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes he who loves no one has no woes.

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

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

All created things are impermanent. Strive on with diligence.

Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves, be a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to Truth as a lamp; hold fast to the truth as a refuge. Look not for a refuge in anyone beside yourselves. And those, who shall be a lamp unto themselves, shall betake themselves to no external refuge, but holding fast to the Truth as their lamp, and holding fast to the Truth as their refuge, they shall reach the topmost height.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.

If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure.

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.

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

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else you are the one who gets burned.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

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

Everything changes, nothing remains without change.

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you, If you do not act upon them?

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think.

A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.

Times of luxury do not last long, but pass away very quickly nothing in this world can be long enjoyed.

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