All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else. |
All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? |
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. |
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. |
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. |
As irrigators lead water where they want, as archers make their arrows straight, as carpenters carve wood, the wise shape their minds. |
Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. |
Born out of concern for all beings. |
Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence. |
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. |
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. |
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. |
Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. |
Everything is changeable, everything appears and disappears; there is no blissful peace until one passes beyond the agony of life and death. |
Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else. |
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. |
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. |
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. |
If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure. |
If a man possesses a repentant spirit his sins will disappear, but if he has an unrepentant spirit his sins will continue and condemn him for their sake forever. |
