The best of paths is the Eightfold, the best of truths are the Four, the best of states is dispassion, the best among bipeds is the seer.

Maggānaṭṭhaṅgiko seṭṭho — the best of paths is the Eightfold: the aṭṭhaṅgika magga (Noble Eightfold Path) is proclaimed the best of all spiritual paths. Its eight factors cover the totality of human life.

Saccānaṃ caturo padā — the best of truths are the Four: the cattāri ariyasaccāni (Four Noble Truths) are the best formulation of truth. The entire Dhamma is summarized in them.

Virāgo seṭṭho dhammānaṃ — the best of states is dispassion: virāga (dispassion, fading of passion) is declared the seṭṭha (best) of all dhamma. Not the most difficult practice nor the most spectacular but silent dispassion.

Dvipadānañca cakkhumā — the best among bipeds is the seer: cakkhumā is one with vision, one who sees — the Buddha. The best human being is one who sees reality as it is.