Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.

Quote by Seneca

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A sword is never a killer, it is a tool in the killer's hands

A sword is never a killer, it is a tool in the killer's hands

Death's the discharge of our debt of sorrow

Death's the discharge of our debt of sorrow

There are none more abusive to others than they that lie most open to it...

There are none more abusive to others than they that lie most open to it...

We should every night call ourselves to an account: what infirmity have I mastered today?...

We should every night call ourselves to an account: what infirmity have I mastered today?...

Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor's wife - demerit, an...

Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor's wife - demerit, an...

Fidelity that is bought with money may be overcome with money.

Fidelity that is bought with money may be overcome with money.

While we teach, we learn.

While we teach, we learn.

Tis a human trait to hate one you have wronged

Tis a human trait to hate one you have wronged

He who is brave is free.

He who is brave is free.

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because...

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because...

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless...

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless...

Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.

Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.

Live with men as if God saw you; converse with God as if men heard...

Live with men as if God saw you; converse with God as if men heard...

That grief is light which can take counsel.

That grief is light which can take counsel.

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man...

Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man...

There are people who observe the rules of honor as we observe the stars: from...

There are people who observe the rules of honor as we observe the stars: from...