Quote: An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; A villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, upwards and downwards, himself his own dungeon. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about. [Saskya Pandita]
Quote: When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants. [Saskya Pandita]