Sprinkle water on the seeds of virtue.--Story of Pratiharyya.
The fool thinks himself alone and commits sin. But I know of no lonely
place at all.... Of a bad action my "Self" is a witness far more
sharp-sighted than any other person.--Jatakamala.
What has been designated "name" and "family" ... is but a
term.--Vasettha-sutta.
Reverence ... is due to righteous conduct.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
The wise man ... regards with reverence all who deserve reverence,
without distinction of person.--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.
For if virtue flags and folly rules, what reverence can there be ...
for a high name or boast of prowess, inherited from former
generations?--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Fools of little understanding have themselves for their greatest
enemies, for they do evil deeds which cannot but bear bitter
fruit.--Dhammapada.
There is not a spot upon earth, neither in the sky, neither in the
sea, neither ... in the mountain-clefts, where an (evil) deed does not
bring trouble (to the doer).--Udanavarga.
Surely if living creatures saw the consequence of all their evil
deeds, ... with hatred would they turn and leave them, fearing the
ruin following.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Exercising love towards the infirm.--Fa-kheu-pi-us.
Ever inspired by pity and love to men.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
He lived for the good of mankind.--Jatakamala.
Whatsoever living beings there are, feeble or strong, small or large,
seen or not seen, may all creatures be happy-minded.--Metta-sutta.
Yield not (one moment) to the angry impulse.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Overcome anger by love.--Dhammapada.
A wise man never resents with passion the abuse of the
foolish--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.
In agreement with all men, and hurting nobody, ... he, as far as
possible, does good to all.--Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
Reverently practicing the four gracious acts--
Benevolence, charity, humanity, love;
Doing all for the good of men, and that they in turn may benefit others.
--Phu-yau-king.
They also,[2] resigning the deathless bliss within their reach,
Worked the welfare of mankind in various lands.
What man is there who would be remiss in doing good to mankind?
--Quoted by Max Muller.
[Footnote 2: Buddhist missionaries.]
He identified himself with all beings--Jatakamala.
Because the dove fears the hawk,
With fluttering pennons she comes to seek my protection.
Though she cannot speak with her mouth,
Yet through fear her eyes are moist.
Now, therefore, I will extend (to this poor creature)
My own protection and defense.
--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.
How indifferent he was to his own welfare!...
How intolerant of the suffering of others!--Jatakamala. In every
condition, high or low, we find folly and ignorance (and men), carelessly
following the dictates of ... passion.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Neither is it right to judge men's character by outward
appearances.--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.
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