Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.

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

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

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 root of all suffering is attachment.

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

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

To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.

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.

There is no path to peace: peace is the path.

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

Purity or impurity depends on oneself, No one can purify another.

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.

Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded.

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

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.

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.

Work out your own salvation with diligence.

A disciplined mind brings happiness.

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.

Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man gathers goodness little by little.

Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.

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

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

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

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

Understanding is the heart of well-spoken words.

The mind is everything. What you think you become.

Do not overlook tiny good deeds, thinking they are of no consequence; even tiny drops of water fill a mighty vessel.

Live in joy, in love, even among those who hate.

Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds.

Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.

Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone.

The mind is everything. What you think you become.

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

Irrigators channel water; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.

There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.

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

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.

Overcome anger by non-anger; overcome evil by good; overcome the miser by liberality; overcome the liar by truth.

Better it is to live one day seeing the Supreme Truth than to live a hundred years without ever seeing it.

Silence the angry with gentleness and the false with truth.

Do not look for a sanctuary outside of yourself.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

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

All conditioned things are impermanent; when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.

He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

Just as rain breaks through an ill-thatched house, so passion breaks through an uncultivated mind.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Like a beautiful flower full of color but without scent, fine words without deeds are barren.

Walk with the wise, and you will become wise.

Calmness of mind is the supreme jewel.

Let go of the past, let go of the future, let go of the present, and cross to the further shore.

A pure heart brings endless joy.

The noble person honors all living beings.

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

Truth is timeless; it belongs to no single age.

Cultivate boundless compassion in every breath.

The master of oneself is the master of all realms.

Let your mind dwell in peaceful seclusion.

Goodness is the light that pierces every shadow.

The wise do not grieve for what is lost.

A single word of truth outweighs oceans of deceit.

Patience is the fortress of the awakened soul.

Live simply, walk gently, and love boundary-free.

Let your conduct be your highest scripture.

You only lose what you cling to.

The quiet heart reflects the cosmic harmony.

No fire equals passion; no shark equals hatred.

Generosity of spirit is the true mark of wealth.

The awakened one walks in silence and grace.

Speak the truth; yield not to anger; give when asked.

The lotus blossoms in the mud, untainted by water.

Forgive quickly and hold no resentment in your chest.

The middle path avoids all painful extremes.

Rest in the silence of your own pure awareness.

Every dawn is an opportunity to practice goodness.

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.

The wise person bridges division with understanding.

Keep your heart untangled from worldly craving.

The highest happiness is the peace of Nirvana.

Let truth be your refuge and light your guide.

Dwell in kindness as your eternal dwelling place.

The mind established in mindfulness knows no fear.

The perfume of virtue moves against the wind.

Let your words be like flowers: fragrant and gentle.

Live in peace with all living creatures on earth.

The awakened heart overflows with boundless goodwill.

In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

Master your senses as a charioteer masters horses.

Walk the righteous path with joy and steady calm.

The greatest strength is a mind devoid of malice.

Rest in the sanctuary of this unrepeatable moment.

Truth shines like the full moon in a clear night sky.

The wise one guards his character as gold.

Let compassion be the foundation of all your deeds.

Peace is born when selfish craving ceases.

The light within is deathless and forever pure.

Walk forward with mindfulness, and joy will follow.

The wound is the place where the light enters you.

What you seek is seeking you.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.

You cannot find peace by avoiding life.

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.