But if others walk not righteously, we ought by righteous dealing to appease them: in this way, ... we cause religion everywhere to take deep hold and abide.—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Who is a (true) spiritual teacher?
He who, having grasped the essence of things, ever seeks to be of use to other beings.
—Prasnottaramalika.
Tell him ... I look for no recompense—not even to be born in heaven—but seek ... the benefit of men, to bring back those who have gone astray, to enlighten those living in dismal error, to put away all sources of sorrow and pain from the world.—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
I consider the welfare of all people as something for which I must work.—Rock Inscriptions of Asoka.
Then the man ... said to himself: "I will not keep all this treasure to myself; I will share it with others." Upon this he went to king Brahmadatta, and said: ... "Be it known to you I have discovered a treasure, and I wish it to be used for the good of the country."—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
The sorrow of others enters into the hearts of good men as water into the soil.—Story of Haritika.
With no selfish or partial joy ... they rejoiced.—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
If thou see others lamenting, join in their lamentations: if thou hear others rejoicing, join in their joy.—Jitsu-go-kiyo.
My son, tell me thy sorrow, that it may become more endurable by participation.—Nagananda.