Verse 13

Chapter 19: The Just

The Verse

Not by observing silence does one become a sage, if he be foolish and ignorant. But that man is wise who, as if holding a balance-scale accepts only the good.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 19, Verse 13

Verse 13

Chapter 19: The Just

The Verse

Not by observing silence does one become a sage, if he be foolish and ignorant. But that man is wise who, as if holding a balance-scale accepts only the good.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 19, Verse 13