The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave. Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.

- Nagarjuna

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

- Nagarjuna

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

- Nagarjuna

There is pleasure when a sore is scratched, But to be without sores is more pleasurable still. Just so, there are pleasures in worldly desires, But to be without desires is more pleasurable still.

- Nagarjuna

If you desire ease, forsake learning.

- Nagarjuna

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

- Nagarjuna