A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

22: Anger
422. Aggīva tiṇakaṭṭhasmiṁ kodho yassa pavaḍḍhati,
Nihīyati tassa yaso, kāḷapakkhe va candimā.
When anger increases
Like fire in leaves and wood,
Their repute diminishes,
Like the moon on the wane.
423. Anijjho dhūmaketūva, kodho yassūpasammati,
Āpūrati tassa yaso, sukkapakkhe va candimā.
When anger decreases
Like fire that is dampened,
Their repute increases,
Like the moon when waxing.
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