Though only for a moment a discerning person associates with a wise man,quickly he comprehends the Truth,just as the tongue tastes the flavor of the soup.– Dhammapada V. Balavagga: The Fools :: Verse 65

To his own ruin the fool gains knowledge,for it cleaves his head and destroys his innate goodness.– Dhammapada V. Balavagga: The Fools :: Verse 72

Those whose minds have reached full excellence in the factors of enlightenment,who, having renounced acquisitiveness, rejoice in not clinging to thingsÑ rid of cankers, glowing with wisdom,they have attained Nibbana in this very life.– Dhammapada VI. Panditavagga: The Wise :: Verse 89

Calm is his thought, calm his speech, and calm his deed,who, truly knowing, is wholly freed, perfectly tranquil and wise.– Dhammapada VII. Arahantavagga: The Arahant or Perfected One :: Verse 96

The fool seeks undeserved reputation,precedence among monks, authority over monasteries,and honor among householders.– Dhammapada V. Balavagga: The Fools :: Verse 73

The fever of passion exists not for him who has completed the journey,who is sorrowless and wholly set free,and has broken all ties.– Dhammapada VII. Arahantavagga: The Arahant or Perfected One :: Verse 90

The man who is without blind faith,who knows the Uncreated, who has severed all links, destroyed all causes (for karma, good and evil),and thrown out all desiresÑ he, truly, is the most excellent of men.– Dhammapada VII. Arahantavagga: The Arahant or Perfected One :: Verse 97

“Let both laymen and monks think that it was done by me.In every work, great and small, let them follow me”Ñ such is the ambition of the fool;thus his desire and pride increase.– Dhammapada V. Balavagga: The Fools :: Verse 74

The mindful ones exert themselves.They are not attached to any home;like swans that abandon the lake,they leave home after home behind.– Dhammapada VII. Arahantavagga: The Arahant or Perfected One :: Verse 91

Inspiring, indeed, is that place where Arahants dwell,be it a village, a forest, a vale, or a hill.– Dhammapada VII. Arahantavagga: The Arahant or Perfected One :: Verse 98