The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he
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The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he is happy in the
next; he is happy in both He is happy when he thinks of the good he
has done; he is still more happy when going on the good path
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The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it
The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel depends Clay is fashioned into vessels; but it is on their empty hollowness, that their use depends The door and windows are cut out (from... The thoughtless man, even if he can recite a large
The thoughtless man, even if he can recite a large portion (of the law), but is not a doer of it, has no share in the priesthood, but is like a cowherd counting the cows of others ... The Thousands
Even though a speech be a thousand (of words), but made up of senseless words, one word of sense is better, which if a man hears, he becomes quiet. Even though a Gatha (poem) be a thousand (of words), but made up of senseless words, one word of... The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest
The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout; the tower of nine storeys rose from a (small) heap of earth; the journey of a thousand li commenced with a single step ... The Twin-Verses
The Twin-Verses ... The Twin-verses
All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him, as the wheel follows the foot of the ox that draws the carriage. ... The uncharitable do not go to the world of the
The uncharitable do not go to the world of the gods; fools only do not praise liberality; a wise man rejoices in liberality, and through it becomes blessed in the other world ... The unwrought material, when divided and distributed, forms vessels The
The unwrought material, when divided and distributed, forms vessels The sage, when employed, becomes the Head of all the Officers (of government); and in his greatest regulations he employs no violent measures ... The valley spirit dies not, aye the same;
The valley spirit dies not, aye the same; The female mystery thus do we name Its gate, from which at first they issued forth, Is called the root from which grew heaven and earth Long and unbroken does its power remain, Used gently, and... THE VALUE OF WORK AND PLAY IS THE OUTCOME OF BALANCING
If we conceive of any individual as a "field" of vibrations in matter and the ether, induced by muscular and nervous action and by feeling and thought, we see at once that there ought to be an ideal "field" in which all such vibrations are in a s... The Venerable
There is no suffering for him who has finished his journey, and abandoned grief, who has freed himself on all sides, and thrown off all fetters. They exert themselves with their thoughts well-collected, they do not tarry in their abode; like sw... The virtuous man delights in this world, and he delights
The virtuous man delights in this world, and he delights in the next; he delights in both He delights and rejoices, when he sees the purity of his own work ... The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he
The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he is happy in the next; he is happy in both He is happy when he thinks of the good he has done; he is still more happy when going on the good path ... The Way
The best of ways is the eightfold; the best of truths the four words; the best of virtues passionlessness; the best of men he who has eyes to see. This is the way, there is no other that leads to the purifying of intelligence. Go on this path! ... The Wise Man
If you see a man who shows you what is to be avoided, who administers reproofs, and is intelligent, follow that wise man as you would one who tells of hidden treasures; it will be better, not worse, for him who follows him. Let him admonish, le... The wise who control their body, who control their tongue,
The wise who control their body, who control their tongue, the wise who control their mind, are indeed well controlled Impurity ... The World
Do not follow the evil law! Do not live on in thoughtlessness! Do not follow false doctrine! Be not a friend of the world. Rouse thyself! do not be idle! Follow the law of virtue! The virtuous rest in bliss in this world and in the next. Foll... THE WORLD ADJUSTING TO TRUTH
I hold that the world to-day, more perfectly than ever before, is urging an accurate adjustment of the human soul to truth--that which alone the body demands for health, the mind for development, the deeper self for peace and power The old... The world does not know that we must all come
The world does not know that we must all come to an end here;--but those who know it, their quarrels cease at once ... The world gives according to their faith or according to
The world gives according to their faith or according to their pleasure: if a man frets about the food and the drink given to others, he will find no rest either by day or by night ... THE WORLD'S NEW DAWN
"Let us not look at ourselves but onwards, and take strength from the leaf and the signs of the field He is indeed despicable who cannot look onwards to the ideal life of man Not to do so is to deny our birthright of mind"--Thomas Coke Watkins ... Their court(-yards and buildings) shall be well kept, but their fields
Their court(-yards and buildings) shall be well kept, but their fields shall be ill-cultivated, and their granaries very empty They shall wear elegant and ornamented robes, carry a sharp sword at their girdle, pamper themselves in eating and drinking,... There are also three in every ten whose aim is
There are also three in every ten whose aim is to live, but whose movements tend to the land (or place) of death And for what reason? Because of their excessive endeavours to perpetuate life ... There are few in the world who attain to the
There are few in the world who attain to the teaching without words, and the advantage arising from non-action ...