Māgha.
447.
There is no fire like passion; there is no shark like hatred; there is no snare like folly; there is no torrent like greed.
Dhammapada.
448.
Commit a sin twice, and it will not seem to thee a sin.
Talmud.
449.
Liberality attended with mild language; learning without pride; valour united with mercy; wealth accompanied with a generous contempt of it—these four qualities are with difficulty acquired.
Hitopadesa.