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.
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
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.
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.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
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 a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
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 yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.
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.