Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

The right time to show your good character is when you are pestered by someone weaker than you.

Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.

Just as a picture is drawn by an artist, surroundings are created by the activities of the mind

It is the fool who is haunted by fears, dread of dangers, oppression of mind, not the wise man.

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.

Prayer is good, but when baked potatoes and milk are needed, prayer will not supply their place.

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little

Conquer anger by love, evil by good; Conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.

If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.

The true master lives in truth, in goodness and restraint, non-violence, moderation, and purity.

Recreation and diversion are as necessary to our well-being as the more serious pursuits of life.

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

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

We will be thankful and grateful. Not even the last thing that is done for us shall be forgotten.

The mind is pure and luminous by nature. It is defiled only by adventitious thoughts and emotions

If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.

I do not know of any, excepting the unpardonable sin, that is greater than the sin of ingratitude.

May I hold myself in compassion. May I meet the suffering and ignorance of others with compassion.

When one feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, he will not do.

More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.

O how sweet it is to enjoy life, Living in honesty and strength! And wisdom is sweet, And freedom.

If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.

Live happily, not hating even those who are hostile. Live peacefully even amongst those that hate.

One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.

Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

Be a lamp unto yourselves! Work out your liberation with diligence! Fill your mind with compassion!

The world is on fire! And you are laughing? You are deep in the dark. Will you not ask for a light?

Looking deeply at life as it is in this very moment, the meditator dwells in stability and freedom.

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?

It is for us to do those things which the Lord requires at our hands, and leave the result with him.

There is no calling of God to man on earth but what brings with it the evidence of its authenticity.

Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind.

It is not life and wealth and power that enslave men, but the cleaving to life and wealth and power.

A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity.

Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck.

Being deeply learned and skilled, being well trained and using well spoken words; This is good luck.

Sandalwood, tagara, lotus, jasmine - the fragrance of virtue is unrivalled by such kinds of perfume.

If beings knew, as I know, the results of giving & sharing, they would not eat without having given.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

Once you know the nature of anger and joy is empty and you let them go, you free yourself from karma.

Do not let pleasure distract you from meditation, from the way. Free yourself from pleasure and pain.

Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.

Let the husband render to his wife the affection owed her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.

What we commonly call death does not destroy the body, it only causes a separation of spirit and body.

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

Remember, the greatest gift to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.

So, then, let us pursue the things making for peace and the things that are upbuilding to one another.

Dignity and quiet joy in all that we do are the expression of perfect concentration and perfect wisdom.

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