"Passion is overcome only by him who has……" — Shantideva
"Passion is overcome only by him who has won through stillness of spirit the perfect vision; it comes through the contentment that is regardless of the world."
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16 Quotes by Shantideva
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Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.
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While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here…
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Unruly beings are as unlimited as space They cannot possibly all be overcome, But if I overcome thoughts of anger…
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My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them…
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Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.
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Death will be so quick to swoop on you; Gather merit till that moment comes! Wait till then to banish…
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All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.
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All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from…
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All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. And all the suffering there…
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If you can solve your problem, what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, what is the…
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All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.
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The hostile multitudes are vast as spaceWhat chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind…
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There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.
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I am sensible of the velocity of the moments, and entering that part of my head alert to the motion…
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Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
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True contentment is a thing as active as agriculture. It is the power of getting out of any situation all…
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How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
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A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it…
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In contentment and joy are found the height and perfection of all love towards our neighbor.
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