Blessed with a priceless life, why should I not fit it with compassion for all beings?
In thinking, “This is I” and “That is mine”, he binds himself with his self, as does a bird with a snare.
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
When you are inspired by some great purpose, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world.
True realisation of the actual nature of this material world, its perishable, transitory and illusory aspects best dawns on a person in suffering.
We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own first.
