So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave. Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

Even offering three hundred bowls of food three times a day does not match the spiritual merit gained in one moment of love.

The teachings of elegant sayings Should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid.

One who kill, own life will be shortened; One who harms, will be injured even more