He ceased: then swift in Vanar guise Forth on their errand sped the spies. They reached the Vanars, and, dismayed, Their never-ending lines surveyd: Nor would they try, in mere despair, To count the countless legions there, That crowded valley, plain and hill, That pressed about each cave and rill. Though sea-like o'er the land were spread The endless hosts which Rama led, The bridge by thousands yet was lined, And eager myriads pressed behind. But sage Vibhishan's watchful eyes Had marked the giants in disguise. He gave command the pair to seize, And told the tale in words like these:Ramayana 6.130 · Ramayana · 6
Ramayana 6.130
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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Beware of the anger of the tongue, and control thy tongue! Leave the sins of the tongue, and practise virtue with thy tongue!Dhp 17.232 · Dhammapada · Anger
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.1 Corinthians 14:2 · Bible · 1 Corinthians
O ye who believe! Guard your duty to Allah, and speak words straight to the point;Quran 33:70 · Quran · The Allies
He who knows (the Tao) does not (care to) speak (about it); he who is (ever ready to) speak about it does not know it.Tao Te Ching 56.1 · Tao Te Ching
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