Couplet 851
Hostility disunion's plague will bring,
That evil quality, to every living thing
Explanation
The disease which fosters the evil of disunion among all creatures is termed hatred by the wise
Couplet 852
Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite
'Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite
Explanation
Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred
Couplet 853
If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun,
Endless undying praises shall be won
Explanation
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a never-decreasing imperishable fame
Couplet 854
Joy of joys abundant grows,
When malice dies that woe of woes
Explanation
If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight
Couplet 855
If men from enmity can keep their spirits free,
Who over them shall gain the victory
Explanation
Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?
Couplet 856
The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear,
To grievous fault and utter death is near
Explanation
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred
Couplet 857
The very truth that greatness gives their eyes can never see,
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity
Explanation
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity
Couplet 858
'Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity;
Ruin reigns where this hath mastery
Explanation
Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin
Couplet 859
Men think not hostile thought in fortune's favouring hour,
They cherish enmity when in misfortune's power
Explanation
At the approach of wealth one will not think of hatred (but) to secure one's ruin, one will look to its increase
Couplet 860
From enmity do all afflictive evils flow;
But friendliness doth wealth of kindly good bestow
Explanation
All calamities are caused by hatred; but by the delight (of friendship) is caused the great wealth of good virtues
