The superior man does not embark upon any affair until he has carefully planned the start.
Quotations
Scriptures
In primal time, in all time, was the Creator; Nothing is real but the Eternal. Nothing shall last but the Eternal.
This is peace, this is excellent, namely the calm of all impulses, the casting out of all “basis”, the extinction of craving, dispassion, stopping-nirvana.
The essence of the offering is that it be analogous to the sin, and that a man offer to God his desires and passions, for this is more acceptable than all.
The worthy person is grateful and mindful of benefits done to him. This gratitude, this mindfulness, is congenial to the best people.
I forgive all living beings of the universe, and may all living beings forgive me for my faults. I do not have any animosity towards anybody, and I have friendship for all living beings.
The mode of living which is founded upon a total harmlessness towards all creatures upon a minimum of such harm is the highest morality.
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Hear with your ears, that which is the sovereign good. With a clear mind look upon the two sides, between which each man must choose for himself. Watchful beforehand that the great test may be accomplished in our favour.
