Only blessings can arise
from seeking the company
of wise and discerning persons,
who skilfully offer both admonition and advice
as if guiding one to hidden treasure.

Dhammapada v 76

Self-mastery is the supreme victory -
much more to be valued
than winning control over others.
It is a victory that no other being whatsoever
can distort or take away.

Dhammapada v 104-5

"You should follow the ways
of those who are Truly steadfast,
discerning, pure and aware,
just as the moon follows the path of the stars."

"The timely company of friends is goodness.
Fewness of needs is goodness.
Having accumulated virtue at life’s end is goodness.
Having dispensed with all suffering is goodness."

"The Buddha's perfection is complete;
there is no more work to be done.
No measure is there for his wisdom;
no limits are there to be found.
In what way could he be distracted
from truth?"