Wisdom from the Dhammapada

Lots of good stuff here, but I think that this passage is a good candidate for a summation of what the perennial philosophy is all about!

Of what use are words of wisdom to the man who is unwise?
Of what use is a lamp to a man who is blind?

Hear the essence of thousands of sacred books:
to help others is virtue: to hurt others is sin

A man rises or goes down by his own actions:
like the builder of a wall, or as the digger of a well.

The narrow minded man thinks and says:
'This man is one of us; this one is not, he is a stranger.'
To the man of noble soul the whole of mankind is but one family.

I don't know about you, but this certainly inspires me!
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