“Unruly beings are as unlimited as space They cannot possibly all be overcome, But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes. Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth? But (wearing) leather just on the soles of my shoes Is equivalent to covering the earth with it. Likewise it is not possible for me To restrain the external course of things; But should I restrain this mind of mine What would be the need to restrain all else?” IfsNeedsShouldMindEnoughWould BeEarthCoursesSpaceMinesOvercomingShoesSurfaceBuddhistShould IUnlimitedFoeCoveringLeatherUnruly Author:Shantideva
“The hostile multitudes are vast as spaceWhat chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrownAnd every foe is then and there destroyed” ShouldMindFreedomChanceAngryDestroyedMultitudesHostileFoeChances Are Author:Shantideva
“The private wound is deepest. O time most accurst, 'Mongst all foes that a friend should be the worst!” ShouldWorstWoundsFoe Book:Two Gentlemen Verona: Third Series Source: Two Gentlemen Verona: Third Series