From the Dhammapada: “The fool who knows his foolishness is wise at any rate so far. But the fool who thinks himself wise, he is a fool indeed.”
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Quote of the day 06/28/25
From Jataka: “Now, therefore, it behooves me to examine into my faults; and if I find anything wrong in me, to put it away, and practice virtue only.”
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 06/26/25
From Udanavarga: “He whose mind is subdued and perfectly controlled is happy.”
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 06/23/25
From the Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king: “Above all things be not careless; for carelessness is the great foe to virtue.”
Quote of the day 06/22/25
From the Story of Virudhaka: “Those who search after truth should have a heart full of sympathy.”
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.”
Quote of the day 06/20/25
From Sir Edwin Arnold: “Ofttimes while he mused—as motionless As the fixed rock his seat—the squirrel leaped Upon his knee, the timid quail led forth Her brood between his feet, and blue doves pecked The rice-grains from the bowl beside his hand.”