Ever inspired by pity and love to men.—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
He lived for the good of mankind.—Jatakamala.
Whatsoever living beings there are, feeble or strong, small or large, seen or not seen, may all creatures be happy-minded.—Metta-sutta.
Yield not (one moment) to the angry impulse.—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.
Overcome anger by love.—Dhammapada.
A wise man never resents with passion the abuse of the foolish—Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.
In agreement with all men, and hurting nobody, ... he, as far as possible, does good to all.—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.
Reverently practicing the four gracious acts—
Benevolence, charity, humanity, love;
Doing all for the good of men, and that they in turn may benefit others.
—Phu-yau-king.
They also,[2] resigning the deathless bliss within their reach,
Worked the welfare of mankind in various lands.
What man is there who would be remiss in doing good to mankind?