A still forest lake

Dhammapada 5 · Müller, 1881

Hatred ceases by love

He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me — in those who harbour such thoughts hatred will never cease.

He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me — in those who do not harbour such thoughts hatred will cease.

For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love; this is an old rule.

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