There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting.

It is within this fathoms-long carcass, with its mind and its notions, that I declare there is the world, the origin of the world, the cessation of the world and the path leading to the cessation of the world

It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one's own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled.

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

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.

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