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.
First lose yourself, then only you find Him. The Beloved is not separate from you; just turn your face within.
The way to overcome the angry man is with gentleness, the evil man with goodness, the miser with generosity and the liar with truth.
With a genuine keenness or readiness to serve others, one can attain happiness in any group or community, and the eagerness to serve others will endow you with the power and skill necessary for the required service. Nowadays, we tend to regard it as derogatory to serve, but there is great worth in service.
