A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.

— Dōgen

Do not be concerned with the faults of other persons. Do not see others' faults with a hateful mind. There is an old saying that if you stop seeing others' faults, then naturally seniors and venerated and juniors are revered. Do not imitate others' faults; just cultivate virtue. Buddha prohibited unwholesome actions, but did not tell us to hate those who practice unwholesome actions.

— Dōgen

Every man possesses the Buddha-nature. Do not demean yourselves.

— Dōgen

If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?

— Dōgen

Know that the true dharma emerges of itself [during the practice of taken], clearing away hindrances and distractions.

— Dōgen

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.

— Dōgen

Nothing can be gained by extensive study and wide reading. Give them up immediately.

— Dōgen

One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world.

— Dōgen

Only those who have the great capacity of genuine trust can enter this realm [the realm of the Buddhas]. Those who have no trust are unable to accept it, however much they hear it.

— Dōgen

There is a simple way to become Buddha: When you refrain from unwholesome actions, are not attached to birth and death, and are compassionate toward all sentient beings, respectful to seniors and kind to juniors, not excluding or desiring anything, with no designing thoughts or worries, you will be called a Buddha. Do not seek anything else.

— Dōgen