Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves. (Nagarjuna)
Although a cloth be washed a hundred times, How can it be rendered clean and pure If it be washed in water which is dirty. (Nagarjuna)
A hero is born among a hundred, A wise man is found among a thousand, But an accomplished one might not be found Even among a hundred thousand men. (Nagarjuna)
True knowledge is a virtue of the talented, But harmful to those without discernment. Spring water free of impurity, entering the ocean, becomes undrinkable. (Nagarjuna)
If you are truly persevering in virtue, What is the place of a haughty attitude The cow which has no milk will not be purchased, Even though equipped with a pleasant-sounding bell. (Nagarjuna)
When possessed of wealth or learning, Low people become proud. But even when doubly honored, The wise become more humble. (Nagarjuna)
He who knows one thing, knows all things And he who knows all things, knows one thing. He who is careless in all respects, is in danger he who is not careless in all respects, is free from danger. (Nagarjuna)
Those who speak with discretion Are respected by mankind, As the sun, emerging from the shadows, By its rays creates great warmth. (Nagarjuna)
He who does not try a remedy For the disease of going to hell What will he do when he reaches that place Where there is no cure to be found. (Nagarjuna)
He who pursues people for what they can give, And yet pays no heed to those who have offered much, Is like the man who thinks only of the butter to come, And pays no heed to what has already been churned. (Nagarjuna)
A highly learned man has two sources of happiness Either he abandons all earthly interests Or else he possesses much which could be abandoned. (Nagarjuna)
The teachings of elegant sayings Should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid. (Nagarjuna)
The man against whom you feel anger in your heart Is not to be admonished by mere words. First, subdue him by force, And then use your weapon of words. (Nagarjuna)
When your eyes are fixed in the stare of unconsciousness, And your throat coughs the last gasping breath - As one dragged in the dark to a great precipice - What assistance are a wife and child. (Nagarjuna)
Any man who strives to do his best Whether his work be great or small Is considered to be doing the work of a lion. (Nagarjuna)