Dhammapada — Chapter 10: Dandavagga
17 verses
Verse 1
All tremble at violence; all fear death. Comparing oneself with others, one should not kill nor cause to kill.
Verse 2
All tremble at violence; to all, life is dear. Comparing oneself with others, one should not kill nor cause to kill.
Verse 3
He who harms with violence beings that desire happiness, seeking happiness for himself — after death he will not find happiness.
Verse 4
He who does not harm with violence beings that desire happiness, seeking happiness for himself — after death he will find happiness.
Verse 5
Speak not harshly to anyone; those thus addressed will retort. Painful indeed is aggressive speech, and retaliation may overtake you.