I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals.

Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.

Low class men desire wealth; middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.

Fools call wise men fools. A wise man never calls any man a fool.

We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.

The tongue of a fool is the key of his counsel, which, in a wise man, wisdom hath in keeping.