The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Let my skin and sinews and bones dry up, together with all the flesh and blood of my body! I welcome it! But I will not move from this spot until I have attained the supreme and final wisdom.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

I was born into the world as the king of truth for the salvation of the world.

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.

He who walks in the eightfold noble path with unswerving determination is sure to reach Nirvana.

I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals.

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.

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

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

A jug fills drop by drop.

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

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

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

A woman of the world is anxious to exhibit her form and shape, whether walking, standing, sitting, or sleeping. Even when represented as a picture, she desires to captivate with the charms of her beauty and, thus, to rob men of their steadfast heart.

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

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

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

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 find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

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

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.

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

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

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

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

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Of those beings who live in ignorance, shut up and confined, as it were, in an egg, I have first broken the eggshell of ignorance and alone in the universe obtained the most exalted, universal Buddhahood.

What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What's the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood?

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.