Sincerity

Sincerity is more powerful than anything else. A man with power or money still needs to show a lot to prove his influence, but a man of sincerity only needs to look a person in the eyes.

Intestines

People can be quite like intestines. When they don't work, they make most noise.

Conversion

In the time of the Buddha, conversion always took place before becoming Buddhist. Declaring oneself a Buddhist was the natural outcome, not the desired result per se.

Ordinary commitment

The "great" commitment is so much easier than the ordinary everyday one -- and can all too easily shut our hearts to the latter.

-- Dag Hammarskjoeld

Dhamma is progress

The way of the world is to maintain and keep things. The way of the Dhamma is to let go and make progress.

faith in humanity

The essence of the faith in Buddhism, and right view as well, is an an unwavering faith in humanity -- in its loyalty and freedom.

Walk in peace

What is past, -- let that seem best. Before thee let there be nothing.
And if thou wilt not grasp what lies between, thou shalt walk in peace.

-- Dhammapada Commentary, 80