Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards.

- Sakya Pandita

Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

- Sakya Pandita

If one is intelligent and applies himself well, what can he not accomplish? Even small bands of people, I have heard, have defeated whole armies.

- Sakya Pandita

When a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.

- Sakya Pandita

By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.

- Sakya Pandita

When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants.

- Sakya Pandita

With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave.

- Sakya Pandita

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.

- Sakya Pandita

The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean.

- Sakya Pandita