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Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (332/334)
Strive eagerly to be victorious over every man in prudence; maintain self-sufficiency.
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (7)
Endeavour to be great in the estimation of divinity, but among men avoid envy. The wise man whose estimation with men was but small while he was...
Dhammapada
Chapter XII: Self (158)
Let each man direct himself first to what is proper, then let him teach others; thus a wise man will not suffer.
Bhagavad Gita
Karma Yoga (3.21)
What-so-ever a great man does, that other men do; whatever he sets up as the standard, that the world follows.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LI. Sermon to the Innumerable Multitude: Precepts, Parables: the Sparrows, the Self-Centered Rich Man, the Ravens, the Lilies—"the Hairs of Your Head Are Numbered"—"let Your Lights Be Burning" (10)
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Dhammapada
Chapter IX: Evil (123)
Let a man avoid evil deeds, as a merchant, if he has few companions and carries much wealth, avoids a dangerous road; as a man who loves life avoids...
Dhammapada
Chapter II: On Earnestness (27)
Follow not after vanity, nor after the enjoyment of love and lust! He who is earnest and meditative, obtains ample joy.
Dhammapada
Chapter XII: Self (166)
Let no one forget his own duty for the sake of another's, however great; let a man, after he has discerned his own duty, be always attentive to his...
Dhammapada
Chapter VI: The Wise Man (Pandita) (84)
If, whether for his own sake, or for the sake of others, a man wishes neither for a son, nor for wealth, nor for lordship, and if he does not wish...
Book of Enoch
Chapter XCIV (4)
But seek and choose for yourselves righteousness and an elect life, And walk in the paths of peace, And ye shall live and prosper.
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (29)
If any one should wish to get the kingdom for himself, and to effect this by what he does, I see that he will not succeed. The kingdom is a...
Chapter 11: Of the Seventh Qualifying or Fountain Spirit in the Divine Power. (55)
Thou knowest very well that thou shouldst deal well and friendly with thy neighbour; also thou knowest well that thou shouldst not vilify thy own...
Life of Pythagoras
PYTHAGORIC ETHICAL SENTENCES FROM STOBÆUS, Which are omitted in the Opuscula Mythologica, &c. of Gale. (33)
It is the same thing to think greatly of yourself in prosperity, as to contend in the race in a slippery road. Stob. p. 563.
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (87)
Do not wish to acquire honors which are insecure, nor the boastfulness which brings you to ruin.
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (3)
Not to value and employ men of superior ability is the way to keep the people from rivalry among themselves; not to prize articles which are...
Dhammapada
Chapter XIV: The Buddha (The Awakened) (185)
Not to blame, not to strike, to live restrained under the law, to be moderate in eating, to sleep and sit alone, and to dwell on the highest...
Dhammapada
Chapter XIII: The World (167)
Do not follow the evil law! Do not live on in thoughtlessness! Do not follow false doctrine! Be not a friend of the world.
Chapter 19: Concerning the Created Heaven, and the Form of the Earth, and of the Water, as also concerning Light and Darkness. Concerning Heaven. (98)
But now, that every one might have a care of his affairs and doings, I would have men faithfully warned, according to the impulse, driving and will of...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (4)
Honor God above all things, that he may rule over you. Whatever you honor above all things, that which you so honor will have dominion over you. But...
Dhammapada
Chapter XXV: The Bhikshu (Mendicant) (380)
For self is the lord of self, self is the refuge of self; therefore curb thyself as the merchant curbs a good horse.
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (9)
It is better to leave a vessel unfilled, than to attempt to carry it when it is full. If you keep feeling a point that has been sharpened, the point...
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