up sin thereby in his mouth.--Kokaliya-sutta.

The member of Buddha's order should abstain from theft, even of a
blade of grass.--Mahavagga.

From bribery, cheating, fraud, and (all other) crooked ways he
abstains.--Tevijja-sutta.

The Scripture moveth us, therefore, rather to cut off the hand than to
take anything which is not ours.--Sha-mi-lu-i-yao-lio.

Let him not, even though irritated, speak harsh
words.--Sariputta-sutta.

From this day forth, ... although much be said against me, I will not
feel spiteful, angry, enraged, or morose, nor manifest anger and
hatred.--Anguttara-Nikaya.

Upright, conscientious and of soft speech, gentle and not
proud.--Metta-sutta.

Even as the lily lives upon and loves the water,
So Upatissa and Kolita likewise,
Joined by closest bond of love,
If by necessity compelled to live apart,
Were overcome by grief and aching heart.

--Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.

(The true friend) forsakes you not in trouble; he will lay down his
life for your sake.--Sigalovada-sutta.

In grief as well as in joy we are united,
In sorrow and in happiness alike.
* * * *
That which your heart rejoices in as good,
That I also rejoice in and follow.
It were better I should die with you,
Than ... attempt to live where you are not.

--Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.

When first I undertook to obtain wisdom,
Then also I took on me to defend (the weak).
All living things of whatsoever sort
Call forth my compassion and pity.

--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.

Fault is not to be found unnecessarily--Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun.

Judge not thy neighbor.--Siamese Buddhist Maxim.

What is it to you ... whether another is guilty or guiltless? Come,
friend, atone for your own offense.--Mahavagga.

Even a king may be full of trouble; but a common man, who is holy, has
rest everlasting.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.

This world is afflicted with death and decay; therefore the wise do
not grieve, knowing the terms of the world.--Salla-sutta.

Who that clings to Righteousness should be in fear of
death?--Jatakamala.

Ye, then, my followers, ... give not way ... to sorrow; ... aim to
reach the home where separation cannot come.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.

Loving and merciful towards all.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king.

Filled with universal benevolence.--Fa-kheu-pi-u.

A friend to all creatures in the world.--Saddharma-pundarika.

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