Journal of the Pali Text SocietyPali Text Society, 1884 |
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Page 72 - THE tree of deepest root is found Least willing still to quit the ground. 'Twas therefore said, by ancient sages, That love of life increased with years So much, that, in our later stages, When pains grow sharp, and sickness rages. The greatest love of life appears.
Page 73 - To these conditions both consented, And parted perfectly contented. What next the hero of our tale befell, How long he lived, how wise, how well, How roundly he pursued his course, And smoked his pipe, and stroked his...
Page 97 - Ananda, am now grown old, and full of years, my journey is drawing to its close, I have reached my sum of days, I am turning eighty years of age; and just as a worn-out cart, Ananda, can...
Page 72 - Quit your sweet bride, and come with me.' ' With you ! and quit my Susan's side ? With you ! ' the hapless husband cried ;
Page 73 - Quit your sweet bride, and come with me." " With you ! and quit my Susan's side? With you ! " the hapless husband cried ; " Young as I am, 'tis monstrous hard! Besides, in truth, I'm not prepared : My thoughts on other matters go ; This is my wedding-day, you know.
Page 104 - THE thirst of a thoughtless man grows like a creeper ; he runs from life to life, like a monkey seeking fruit in the forest.
Page 73 - And further, to avoid all blame Of cruelty upon my name, To give you time for preparation, And fit you for your future station, Three several warnings you shall have Before...
Page 73 - With you, and quit my Susan's side ? With you ! the hapless husband cried ; Young as I am ; 'tis monstrous hard ; Besides, in truth, I'm not prepared : My thoughts on other matters go, This is my wedding-night you know.