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 familiar where choice was possible, and placing the originals in alphabetical order to facilitate reference. Of course the selection is imperfectly representative; but it will serve to illustrate certain effects of Buddhist teaching upon popular thought and speech.

1.—Akuji mi ni tomaru.

All evil done clings to the body.

2.—Atama soru yori kokoro wo soré.

Better to shave the heart than to shave the head.

3.—Au wa wakaré no hajimé.

Meeting is only the beginning of separation.