“It is in a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that leads him to evil ways.”

“It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”

“An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.”

“More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.”

“What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil.”

“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”

“Attachment leads to suffering.”