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Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.
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The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.
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This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
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Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.
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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
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To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
