Encouraging Quotes

[Mahayana]

I'm weary of conjectures, — this must end 'em.
Thus am I doubly armed: my death and life,
My bane and antidote, are both before me:
This in a moment brings me to an end;
But this informs me I shall never die.
The Soul, secured in her existence, smiles
At the drawn dagger, and defies its point.
The stars shall fade away, the sun himself
Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years;
But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth,
Unhurt amidst the war of elements,
The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.

Joseph Addison

[Mahayana]

Maxims listed by Stobaeus:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi...ms_of_Stobaeus

First nine of 147:

001Ἕπου θεῷ Hépou theôi Follow God
002 Νόμῳ πείθου Nómōi peíthou Obey the law
003 Θεοὺς σέβου Theoùs sébou Worship the Gods
004 Γονεῖς αἰδοῦ Goneîs aidoû Respect your parents
005 Ἡττῶ ὑπὸ δικαίου Hēttô hupò dikaíou Be overcome by justice
006 Γνῶθι μαθών Gnôthi mathṓn Know what you have learned
007 Ἀκούσας νόει Akoúsas nóei Perceive what you have heard
008 Σαυτὸν ἴσθι Sautòn ísthi Be yourself
009 Γαμεῖν μέλλε Gameîn mélle Intend to get married

[Mahayana]

It is of dangerous consequence to represent to man how near he is to the level of beasts, without showing him at the same time his greatness. It is likewise dangerous to let him see his greatness without his meanness.
It is more dangerous yet to leave him ignorant of either; but very beneficial that he should be made sensible of both.

Pascal