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2MalaysiaMalaysia

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love;

this is the eternal rule.

3Thailand

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the

intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the

one who gets burned.

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China

However many holy words you read, however many you

speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on

upon them?

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Japan

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and

west; people create distinctions out of their

own minds and then believe them to be true.

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India

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

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France

The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted

through a sieve.

8Australia

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of

abundance.

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Brazil

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.

10Canada

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness

never decreases by being shared.

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Egypt

If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also

become pure.

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China

Switzerland

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

13England

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain

peace of mind.

14Mexico

Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the

one who endures that the final victory comes.

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Russia On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom

is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can

destroy him.

16Myanmar

To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be always, steadfast in

virtue; this is a Blessing

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New Zealand

One should do what one teaches others to do; if one would train others, one should be

well controlled oneself. Difficult, indeed, is self-control.

18Italy

All tremble at punishment. Life is dear to all. Put yourself in the place of others; kill none nor have another killed.

 

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South AfricaYou should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like

milk and water, mingle together.

20United States

Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the miser by generosity;

overcome the liar by truth

21Turkey

In separateness lies the world's great misery, in

compassion lies the world's true strength

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May All Beings Live In Peace and Harmony