102. Better than reciting a hundred meaningless verses is the reciting of one verse of Dhamma, hearing which one attains peace.
103. Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself.
– Dhammapada VIII – Sahassavagga: The Thousands 102 and 103
Dhammapada verses 102 and 103
