Whatever harm a foe may do to foe, or hater unto one he hates, the ill-directed mind indeed can do one greater harm.

What neither mother, nor father too, nor any other relative can do, the well-directed mind indeed can do one greater good.

Buddha Shakyamuni

Dhammapada 42, 43

translated by Ven. Khantipalo


source: http://www.budsas.org/ebud/all-of-us/allus03.htm


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