My favorite interpretation of the Buddhist 4 noble truths taught to me by a Buddhist monk...

#1. Life sucks.
#2. Life sucks because you want things.
#3. Life can suck less if you stop wanting things.
#4. Don't be a thoughtless dick and your life wont suck as much.

@Mrfunkedude I dabbled in Buddhism at one time, not during ‘Nam, of course.
But on a more serious note there was a meme going around some time back. It was a 1 1/2” x 1” tiny paper booklet titled “Pocket Bible”. In its entirety, it said, “Don’t be a cunt”. Sums it up nicely.