49. As the bee takes the essence of a flower and flies way without destroying its beauty and perfume, so let the sage wander in this life. . . .
54. The perfume of flowers goes not against the wind, not even the perfume of sandalwood, of rose-bay, or of jasmine; but the perfume of virtue travels against the wind and reaches unto the ends of the world. . . .
58. Even as on a heap of rubbish thrown away by the side of the road a lotus flower may grow and blossom with its pure perfume giving joy to the soul, in the same way among the blind multitudes shines the pure light of wisdom of the student who follows the Buddha, the one who is truly awake. - The Dhammapada, trans. by Juan Murasco fromEveryday Mind, a Tricycle book edited by Jean Smith
54. The perfume of flowers goes not against the wind, not even the perfume of sandalwood, of rose-bay, or of jasmine; but the perfume of virtue travels against the wind and reaches unto the ends of the world. . . .
58. Even as on a heap of rubbish thrown away by the side of the road a lotus flower may grow and blossom with its pure perfume giving joy to the soul, in the same way among the blind multitudes shines the pure light of wisdom of the student who follows the Buddha, the one who is truly awake. - The Dhammapada, trans. by Juan Murasco fromEveryday Mind, a Tricycle book edited by Jean Smith
