Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The o... - Gautama Buddha

"However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?"

"Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The others merely run up and down the bank on this side."

"What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil."

"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."

"Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living."