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

Who can blame such a one,as worthy as a coin of refined gold?Even the gods praise him;by Brahma, too, is he praised.– Dhammapada XVII. Kodhavagga: Anger :: Verse 230

From lust springs grief, from lust springs fear.For one who is wholly free from craving there is no grief;whence then fear?– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 215

From craving springs grief, from craving springs fear.For one who is wholly free from craving there is no grief;whence then fear?– Dhammapada XVI. Piyavagga: Affection :: Verse 216

One who looks upon the world as a bubble and a mirage,him the King of Death sees not.– Dhammapada XIII. Lokavagga: The World :: Verse 170