Health is the most precious gain and contentment the greatest wealth.A trustworthy person is the best kinsman,Nibbana the highest bliss.– Dhammapada XV. Sukhavagga: Happiness :: Verse 204

One who looks upon the world as a bubble and a mirage,him the King of Death sees not.– Dhammapada XIII. Lokavagga: The World :: Verse 170

There is no satisfying sensual desires, even with the rain of gold coins.For sensual pleasures give little satisfaction and much pain.Having understood this, the wise man finds no delight even in heavenly pleasures.The disciple of the Supreme Buddha delights in the destruction of craving.– Dhammapada XIV. Buddhavagga: The Buddha :: Verse 186 – 187

Having savored the taste of solitude and peace (of Nibbana),pain-free and stainless he becomes,drinking deep the taste of the bliss of the Truth.– Dhammapada XV. Sukhavagga: Happiness :: Verse 205

Come! Behold this world, which is like a decorated royal chariot.Here fools flounder, but the wise have no attachment to it.– Dhammapada XIII. Lokavagga: The World :: Verse 171

Driven only by fear,do men go for refuge to many placesÑ to hills, woods, groves, trees and shrines.– Dhammapada XIV. Buddhavagga: The Buddha :: Verse 188

Good is it to see the Noble Ones;to live with them is ever blissful.One will always be happy by not encountering fools.– Dhammapada XV. Sukhavagga: Happiness :: Verse 206

He who having been heedless is heedless no more,illuminates this world like the moon freed from clouds.– Dhammapada XIII. Lokavagga: The World :: Verse 172

Such, indeed, is no safe refuge;such is not the refuge supreme.Not by resorting to such a refuge is one released from all suffering.– Dhammapada XIV. Buddhavagga: The Buddha :: Verse 189

Indeed, he who moves in the company of fools grieves for longing.Association with fools is ever painful,like partnership with an enemy.But association with the wise is happy,like meeting one’s own kinsmen.– Dhammapada XV. Sukhavagga: Happiness :: Verse 207