“Ill-luck is, in nine cases out of ten, the result of taking pleasure first and duty second, instead of duty first and pleasure second.” FirstsPleasureResultsCasesDutyTenLuckIllNine Author:Theodore T. Munger
“Thou spring'st a leak already in thy crown, A flaw is in thy ill-bak'd vessel found; 'Tis hollow, and returns a jarring sound, Yet thy moist clay is pliant to command, Unwrought, and easy to the potter's hand: Now take the mould; now bend thy mind to feel The first sharp motions of the forming wheel.” FeelsMindFirstsHandsFoundEasySoundReturnSpringIllCommandWheelsFlawsCrownsClayVesselHollowPottersLeaksMouldPottery Book:Poetical Works: With a Memoir Source: Poetical Works: With a Memoir
“When I observe myself and find that I am generating anger, ill will, or animosity, I realize that I am the first victim of the hatred or animosity I am generating within myself. Only afterwards do I start harming others. And if I am free from these negativities, nature or God Almighty starts rewarding me: I feel so peaceful.” IfsFeelsFirstsRealizingHatredVictimIllPeacefulNegativityAlmightyAnimosityIll WillHarming Others Author:S. N. Goenka