To a righteous man death must bring gladness. For no fear of mishap exists for him who is devoted to a holy life.—Jatakamala.
He lives only to be a help to others.—Questions of King Milinda.
Why should we cling to this perishable body? In the eye of the wise, the only thing it is good for is to benefit one's fellow-creatures.—Katha Sarit Sagara.
Is not all I possess, even to my very body, kept for the benefit of others?—Nagananda.
All men should cultivate a fixed and firm determination, and vow that what they once undertake they will never give up.—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
Rather will I fall headlong into hell ... than do a deed that is unworthy.—Jataka.
May my body be ground to powder small as the mustard-seed if I ever desire to (break my vow)!—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
Happy is he that is virtuous—Dhammapada.
To make an end of selfishness is happiness.—Udanavarga.
There is no happiness except in righteousness.—Attanagalu-vansa.