By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top. Saskya Pandita More Quotes by Saskya Pandita More Quotes From Saskya Pandita Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about. Saskya Pandita Not to be cheered by praise, Not to be grieved by blame, But to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers Are the characteristics of an excellent man. Saskya Pandita 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. Saskya Pandita 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. Saskya Pandita personfriendmeatenemy 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. Saskya Pandita wise-manmanwiseaction Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity. Saskya Pandita causegreataffectionmen 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. Saskya Pandita flamemanbehaviorbeauty
