He who looks at someone's misfortune,
and laughs with glee
is himself devoid of compassion.
She who looks at someone's good fortune,
with great envy
is herself unfortunate.
On hearing of misfortune,
cry with the unfortunate ones.
In this way do the wise develop compassion.
On learning of someone's fortune,
be happy for them.
That is all the wise wish for others.
For fortune and misfortune are
two sides of the coin called "destiny",
and those of us who choose
to see clearly will follow theirs.
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