The moon rises from behind the mountains to shed light on them. Misfortune comes from one's mouth and ruins him, but fortune comes from one's mind and makes him worthy of respect. New Year's Gosho MWND, Vol.
Money serves various purposes according to our needs.
The same is true of the Lotus Sutra. It will be a lantern in the dark or a boat at a crossing. At times it will be water, and at other times, fire. The Swords of Good and Evil MWND, Vol.