法苑珠林 78.17

78.17

"When the fool reviles and the wise stays silent, one stands victorious over him. / That fool, lacking knowledge and vision, thinks I harbor fear. / I perceive the ultimate truth: patient silence is supreme. / The worst of evil is to generate anger in return for anger. / Being able not to become angry toward anger is the supreme victory in battle. / A person has two reasons: for oneself and also for others; / when the multitude disputes, he who does not retaliate is the victor. / A person has two reasons: for oneself and also for others; / seeing one without contention, do not consider him foolish and dull. / If someone has great strength and can bear with the powerless, / this strength is foremost, supreme among forms of patience. / The fool considers himself powerful, but this power is no power; / the power of patience in accord with the Dharma—this power cannot be overcome."