From Xenophon: “For in the very nature of things, success tends to create pride and blindness in the hearts of men, while suffering teaches them to be patient and strong.”
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Quote of the day 09/18/25
From Xenophon: “There is a deep—and usually frustrated—desire in the heart of everyone to act with benevolence rather than selfishness, and one fine instance of generosity can inspire dozens more.”
Quote of the day 09/10/25
From Haruki Murakami: “A gentleman is someone who does not what he wants to do, but what he should do.”
Quote of the day 07/05/25
From the Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun: “When first I undertook to obtain wisdom, then also I took on me to defend (the weak). All living things of whatsoever sort call forth my compassion and pity.”
Quote of the day 07/03/25
From the Jatakamala: “The virtuous retain in their mind the good done to them, whereas the evil they experience drops from their mind, like water from a lotus-petal.”
Quote of the day 07/02/25
From the Bstan-‘gyur: “Hear ye all this moral maxim, and having heard it keep it well: Whatsoever is displeasing to yourselves never do to another.”
Quote of the day 06/27/25
From the Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king: “I desire to produce in myself a loving heart towards all living creatures.”
Quote of the day 06/25/25
From the Fa-kheu-pi-u: “If only the thoughts be directed to that which is right, then happiness must necessarily follow.”
Quote of the day 06/24/25
From the Sigalovada Sutta: “Liberty, courtesy, benevolence, unselfishness, under all circumstances towards all people—these qualities are to the world what the linchpin is to the rolling chariot.”
Quote of the day 06/21/25
From the Prasnottara Ratna Malika: “What is a true gift? One for which nothing is expected in return.”
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