An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
Founder of Buddhism
Attributed, often cited in various Buddhist texts and teachings.
c. 5th century BCE
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"Whoever doesn't flare up at someone who's angry wins a battle that's hard to win."
Philosophical"If a man foolishly does me wrong, I will return to him the protection of my boundless love. The more evil that comes from him, the more good will go from me."
Humorous"To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others."
Strange & Unusual"All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him, as the wheel follow…"
Strange & Unusual"One day, in the morning, having put on his undergarment and taken his outer robe and bowl, the Blessed One entered Sāvatthī for alms."
Humorous