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When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants.

Sakya Pandita

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.

Sakya Pandita

Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

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If one is intelligent and applies himself well, what can he not accomplish? Even small bands of people, I have heard, have defeated whole armies.

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The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean.

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It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal.

Sakya Pandita

Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards.

Sakya Pandita

Sakya Pandita

Sakya Pandita

Born: 1182

Died: 1251 (aged 69)

Bio: Chöjé Sakya Paṇḍita Künga Gyeltsen was a Tibetan spiritual leader and Buddhist scholar and the fourth of the Five Sakya Forefathers.

Known for:

Elegant Sayings
A clear differentiation of the three codes
A treasury of aphoristic jewels

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