"Irrigators channel waters, fletchers straighten arrows, carpenters bend wood, the wise master themselves."

"Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure."

"Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth."

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

"All experiences are preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind."