I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act ... [Buddha]
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves ... [Buddha]
It's not that "today is the first day of the rest of my life," but that now is all there is of my life ...
Even when someone battles hard, there is an equal portion for one who lingers behind, and in the same honor are held both the coward and the brave man; the idle man and he who has done much meet death alike ...
Knowing that there is worse pain doesn't make present pain hurt any less ...
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials ...
