1.
Pain is certain, suffering is optional.
Pain is certain, suffering is optional.
2.
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
3.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
4.
Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.
Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.
5.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
6.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
7.
Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.
Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.
8.
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
9.
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
10.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
11.
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
12.
If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.
If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.
13.
True love is born from understanding.
True love is born from understanding.
14.
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
15.
What we think, we become.
What we think, we become.
16.
The mind is everything. What you think, you become.
The mind is everything. What you think, you become.
17.
Life is suffering.
Life is suffering.
18.
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear.
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear.
19.
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
20.
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.
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.
21.
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.
22.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
23.
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
24.
Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds. Shine.
Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds. Shine.
25.
Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
26.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
27.
There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.
There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.
28.
The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
29.
To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
30.
The root of suffering is attachment.
The root of suffering is attachment.
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