There are no mundane things outside of Buddhism, and there is no Buddhism outside of mundane things

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

If you desire ease, forsake learning.

The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave. Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.