It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal.
Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity. - Sakya Pandita
Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.
- 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
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.
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
By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.
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
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.
With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave. - Sakya Pandita
With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave.
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
When a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.
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
The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean.
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
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.
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
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.
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