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.
Sakya PanditaWhen a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.
Sakya PanditaIf 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 PanditaGreat affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.
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