This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ... like that produced by the scratching of a sore--(transitory). 4. 'If one is not fettered by (the demands of) women, which always produce the cares and troubles of life, who is the person that will serve others, and bear the disgrace (of servitude)?19 5. The character of woman is like that of the archer's dart, which, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ... like that produced by the scratching of a sore--(transitory). 4. 'If one is not fettered by (the demands of) women, which always produce the cares and troubles of life, who is the person that will serve others, and bear the disgrace (of servitude)?19 5. The character of woman is like that of the archer's dart, which, the nearer he pulls it (with a view to increase its velocity), the more it (forces) starts in a contrary direction, and the farther it goes after leaving the cord. 6. 'Like a glazed wall (which reflects the shadows of all objects alike), she forms an attachment even with strangers. Though greatly secured, yet she should, at all times, and at all places, be distrusted as a double-edged sword.20 7. 'When restrained from within, and stopped from without, she becomes, like one's breath, his own destruction. Who (then, ) is the wise man that will put his confidence in woman?21 8. 'The mind (of man) is ever inclined to sin. (The For the difference between the Viic (householder) and clems (bhikkhu) see Contributions to Or. Lit., vol. i. p. 144. f Hattigassa--' although secured in the fist'--' had got into your grasp, ' and therefore, 'in your power.' gates of) hell are wide open, and all around (us) there are sinful associations; and how (therefore) can we be altogether free from fear?22 9. '(Prince, there is yet) another (matter on which I shall offer a few words of advice.) Never let the serpent of Anger out of the core of your heart; but keep him at bay (disturb him not) by the charm of Forbearance. 10. 'The slander darts of the wicked become blunted (on reaching) the shield of forbearance of the righteous, and are changed into the flowers of Praise (bestowed) in the society (of the just); whence they become bound with the flowery chaplets of their ...
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