All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?

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

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

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

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.

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

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You...

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

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

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can...

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.

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

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.

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart

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

The people themselves, and not their servants, can safely reverse their own deliberate decisions

To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.