To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.
True and lasting inner peace can never be found in external things. It can only be found within in. And then, once we find and nurture it with ourselves, it radiates outward.
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.
In compassion lies the world's true strength.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is called 'the enjoyment of others of our body of bliss'.
A victor only breeds hatred, while a defeated man lives in misery, but a man at peace within lives happily, abandoning up ideas of victory and defeat.
You must use the hook of precepts to quickly remove it.
When the sleeping snake is gone, then you can rest at ease.
If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.
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