My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

Death is not a checkmate…it is more like a carnival trick. You cannot win, no matter how you move your Queen.

Let your whisper shake the ground

Stefan spat. "Oh, aye, he fell. O' course, Master Ralon helped him fall, several times. Poor li'l tyke didn't have a chance.

The flow of time cleanses the past and heals the wounds in people's hearts. But there are wounds we cant speak of.

How silent are the winds!

European lotteries are the tax on fools.

but they had also settled into the maddening familiarity of friendship; maddening for her at least.

An artist's job is to be interested in things as they are.

The frivolous work of polished idleness.

Getting married was a ball. Being married was... a nightmare.