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Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.