Dhammapada Verse 6: Those With Clear Knowledge Settle Their Quarrels

Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 6
pare ca na vijānanti, mayamettha yamāmase.
ye ca tattha vijānanti, tato sammanti medhagā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 6
There are those who do not realize that one day we all must die. But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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