Speak the truth; yield not to anger;when asked, give even if you only have a little.By these three means can one reach the presence of the gods.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 224

Those sages who are inoffensive and ever restrained in body,go to the Deathless State,where, having gone, they grieve no more.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 225

Those who are ever vigilant,who discipline themselves day and night,and are ever intent upon NibbanaÑ their defilements fade away.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 226

Therefore hold nothing dear,for separation from the dear is painful.There are no bonds for those who have nothing beloved or unloved.– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 211

O Atula! Indeed, this is an ancient practice, not one only of today:they blame those who remain silent,they blame those who speak much they blame those who speak in moderation.There is none in the world who is not blamed.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 227

From endearment springs grief,from endearment springs fear.For one who is wholly free from endearment there is no grief, whence then fear?– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 212

There never was, there never will be,nor is there now,a person who is wholly blamed or wholly praised.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 228

From affection springs grief, from affection springs fear.For one who is wholly free from affection there is no grief,whence then fear?– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 213

But the man whom the wise praise,after observing him day after day,is one of flawless character, wise,and endowed with knowledge and virtue.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 229

From attachment springs grief,from attachment springs fear.For one who is wholly free from attachment there is no grief,whence then fear?– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 214