The Dhammapada

Every man becomes what he teaches others to be. Those who gain victory over themselves will gain victory over others. It is most difficult to achieve victory over onese. Every man has power only over himself.

Light the lamp within; strive hard to attain wisdom. Become pure and innocent, and live in the world of light.

Learn what is right; then teach others, as the wise do. Before trying to guide others, be your own guide first. It is hard to learn to guide oneself.

Just as a flower which seems beautiful and has color but has no perfume, so are the fruitless words of the man who speaks them but does them not.

Do not give your attention to what others do or fail to do; give it to what you do or fail to do.

Let anger be conquered by love. Let bad be conquered by good. Let greediness be overcome by generosity. Let the liar be conquered by the truth.

Don't try to build your happiness on the unhappiness of others. You will be enmeshed in a net of hatred.

It is good to live in virtue, good to have faith, good to attain the highest wisdom, good to be pure in heart and mind. Joy will be yours.

You will become holier by following these three paths.

You should be truthful; you should avoid wrath; you should give to those who ask, because they ask for small things.

Anger is fire in the mind Burning up the forrest of your merits & blessings. Endure insults & guard your mind against anger.~Han-Shan