The ways of the wise, like those of flower bunches, are twofold. They either find a place atop all people, or else wither away in the forest itself. (Bhartrihari)
Renunciation of wealth, forgiveness in strength, absence of
unhappiness in suffering, unostentatious pursuit of social norms — all of these
come naturally to the wise.
Who among thoughtful persons like you would not welcome the
wise of simple heart — whose heart, speech, and action are all of one accord?
Karna gave of his skin, Shibi his flesh, Jimutavahana his
life itself, and Dadhichi his bones; there is nothing that the great cannot
give.
Rama does not need to put a second arrow to his bow, fix a
second abode for refuge seekers, give twice to the same supplicant, or make a
statement a second time.
He is indeed wise whose mind does not react though the
objects of enjoyment come before him. This is the test. When your mind has
attained to that stage, then only you can be sure that it is all right. (Swami Turiyananda)