Wealth

Poem : 851

Hostility disunion's plague will bring,
That evil quality, to every living thing.

Explanation :
The disease which fosters the evil of disunion among all creatures is termed hatred by the wise.

Poem : 852

Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite
'Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite.

Explanation :
Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred.

Poem : 853

If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun,
Endless undying praises shall be won.

Explanation :
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a neverdecreasing imperishable fame.

Poem : 854

Joy of joys abundant grows,
When malice dies that woe of woes.

Explanation :
If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight.

Poem : 855

If men from enmity can keep their spirits free,
Who over them shall gain the victory?

Explanation :
Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?

Poem : 856

The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear,
To grievous fault and utter death is near.

Explanation :
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred.

Poem : 857

The very truth that greatness gives their eyes can never see,
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity.

Explanation :
Those whose judgement brings misery through its connection with hatred cannot understand the triumphant nature of truth.

Poem : 858

'Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity;
Ruin reigns where this hath mastery.

Explanation :
Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin.

Poem : 859

Men think not hostile thought in fortune's favouring hour,
They cherish enmity when in misfortune's power.

Explanation :
At the approach of wealth one will not think of hatred (but) to secure one's ruin, one will look to its increase.

Poem : 860

From enmity do all afflictive evils flow;
But friendliness doth wealth of kindly good bestow.

Explanation :
All calamities are caused by hatred; but by the delight (of friendship) is caused the great wealth of good virtues.