If you’re prepared for the future, both the good and the bad, then those, whether enemies or well-wishers, who examine you for weakness will see none.

One who has fulfilled, developed, and gradually consolidated mindfulness of breathing as it was taught by the Buddha: they shine on this world, like the moon freed from clouds.

Yes, my mind is clean, limitless and well-developed; it has broken through and been uplifted—it radiates in every direction.

A wise person lives on even after loss of wealth; but without gaining wisdom, even a rich person doesn’t really live.

Wisdom questions what is learned; wisdom grows fame and reputation; a person united with wisdom finds happiness even among sufferings.

It’s not a teaching just for today; it isn’t incredible or amazing. When you’re born, you die—what’s amazing about that?

For anyone who is born, death always follows after life. Everyone who is born here dies here; such is the nature of living creatures.