53. As many kinds of wreaths can be made from a heap of flowers, so
many good things may be achieved by a mortal when once he is born. DHAMMAPADA
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51. Like a beautiful flower, full of colour, but without scent, are
the fine but fruitless words of him who does not act accordingly. DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
49. As the bee collects nectar and departs without injuring the
flower, or its colour or scent, so let a sage dwell in his village. DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
48. Death subdues a man who is gathering flowers, and whose mind is
distracted, before he is satiated in his pleasures. DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
44. Who shall overcome this earth, and the world of Yama (the lord of
the departed), and the world of the gods? Who shall find out the
plainly shown path of virtue, as a clever man finds out the (right)
flower? DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
37. Those who bridle their mind which travels far, moves about alone,
is without a body, and hides in the chamber (of the heart), will be
free from the bonds of Mara (the tempter). DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
16. The virtuous man delights in this world, and he delights in the
next; he delights in both. He delights and rejoices, when he sees the
purity of his own work. DHAMMAPADA, BUDDHISM
