The energy of the mind is the essence of life.
Let your aims be common, and your hearts of one accord, and all of you be of one mind, so you may live well together.
It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.
Make haste in doing good; check your mind from evil; for the mind of him who is slow in doing meritorious actions delights in evil.
Be mindful of your duty to God, and do good works; and again, be mindful of your duty, and believe; and once again: be mindful of your duty, and do right. God loves the doers of good.
Those who read books cannot understand the teachings and, what’s more, may even go astray. But those who try to observe the things going on in the mind, and always take that which is true in their own minds as their standard; never get muddled.
Slowly and steadily cleanse the mind; sharpen the intellect, purify the senses, and win grace.
