He who creates three to five haiku poems during a lifetime is a haiku poet. He who attains to completes ten is a master.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.

No matter where your interest lies, you will not be able to accomplish anything unless you bring your deepest devotion to it.

Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water.

Mountain-rose petals Falling, falling, falling now... Waterfall music

There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you can think that is not the moon.

Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows, by itself.

Make the universe your companion, always bearing in mind the true nature of things-mountains and rivers, trees and grasses, and humanity-and enjoy the falling blossoms and the scattering leaves.

Learn how to listen as things speak for themselves.

A flute with no holes is not a flute.

Come, butterfly It's late- We've miles to go together.

The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.

In the depths of hell roasting on a spit if it meant getting to be close to you.

Have you noticed how vocabularies fluctuate in order to cope with our need to justify ourselves?

Idea 721. Lies always have a purpose

I think that once you have a fair idea where you want to go, your first move will be to apply yourself in school.

Eloquence is a painting of thought; and thus those who, after having painted it, add something more, make a picture instead of a portrait.

If I ever wear a Chelsea shirt, you have permission to kill me.

Love is the most durable power in the world. This creative force is the most potent instrument available in mankind's quest for peace and security.

True happiness lies within you.

It's a very insular political community up there. I think the court's part of that and they're protecting their own. There's no justice in Vermont today.