Shantideva

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Those who cause me suffering
Are like Buddhas bestowing their blessings.
Since they lead me to liberating paths
Why should I get angry with them?

"Don't they obstruct your virtuous practice?"
No! There is no virtuous practice greater than patience;
Therefore I will never get angry
With those who cause me suffering.

If, because of my own shortcomings,
I do not practice patience with my enemy
It is not he, but I, who prevents me from practicing patience

Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, Shantideva, tr by Neal Elliot and Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Chapter VI, verses 101-103, Tharpa Publications 2002.