The mind must be brought under perfect subjection.—Inscription on Votive Images.
He whose mind is subdued and perfectly controlled is happy.—Udanavarga.
If only the thoughts be directed to that which is right, then happiness must necessarily follow.—Fa-kheu-pi-u.
Evil he overcame by righteousness.—Questions of King Milinda.
He felt compassion towards those who tormented him.—Attanagalu-vansa.
The bearer of ill-will towards them that bear ill-will can never become pure; but he who bears no ill-will pacifies them that hate.—Udanavarga.
The man who foolishly does me wrong, I will return him the protection of my ungrudging love.—Sutra of Forty-two Sections.
Whether of the higher class of beings, as ... a perfect man, ... or of the lower class of beings, as a grasshopper or the smallest insect—in one word, whatever hath life thou shalt not kill.—Sha-mi-lu-i-yao-lio.
To whom even the life of a serpent is sacred.—Lalita Vistara.
I love living things that have no feet, ... four-footed creatures, and things with many feet.... May all creatures, all things that live, all beings of whatever kind, may they all behold good fortune.—Cullavagga.