Superior men, moreover, extinguish the fire of Hate by friendship.

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Superior men, moreover, extinguish The fire of Hate by friendship, And the fire of Delusion by wisdom, That wisdom which causeth one to attain Discrimination.

Source Itivuttaka 93-94 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Itivuttaka, a collection of sayings of the Buddha, the wise put out the fire of hatred with kindly friendship and the fire of delusion with wisdom. Today, if a grudge flares up in you against someone, answer it with a friendly gesture or word, and watch the fire die down.

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