Anger, the rise of anger, the initial cause of anger
    is selfishness.
Peace, the rise of peace, the initial cause of peace
    is selflessness.

Most of the things
    we worry about
        never happen.

Listen, carefully.
Study, diligently.
Chant, sincerely.
Think, deeply.
Love, wisely.

Practicing diligence is like lighting a fire.
    If we persist, we will succeed,
        if we give up, we will fail.
So often in a new endeavor
    there is an initial burst of enthusiasm,
        then routine activity...boredom...cessation.
With determination,
    the fire will burn strong.

Unkind speech can destroy.
That which is kind
    can bring peace
            and change the world.

Our thoughts are the precursors
    of everything we do.
What we constantly tell ourselves
    will happen.

The victor becomes arrogant,
    while the defeated dwells in pain.
One who is wise, turns away
    from both winning and losing
        to live in peace and happiness.