Elegant Sayings includes two complementary works by outstanding masters of philosophy and poetic expression: "Staff of Wisdom" by Nagarjuna and "Treasury of Elegant Sayings" by the Tibetan scholar Sa-skya Pandita. Both texts are examples of Nitishastras, practical wisdom for a wide range of purposes, from advice on wise governance intended for those in power to everyday ethical and moral choices that can profoundly influence the quality and...