From Dhammapada
From Dhammapada. Translation by F. Max Müller.
South Asian · early Buddhist tradition · English
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For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an old rule.
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For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an old rule.
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Creator: Traditional Buddhist verse
Nationality / cultural background: South Asian · early Buddhist tradition
Work / edition: 1881 translation
Translation: F. Max Müller · English
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In the source: Chapter I. The Twin-Verses; paragraph 5 in the selected body section
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