Dhammapada Verse 21.1

Sanskrit Verse

मात्रासुखपरित्यागात् पश्येच्चेत् विपुलं सुखम् । त्यजेन्मात्रासुखं धीरः सम्पश्यन् विपुलं सुखम् ॥ १॥

Bhikkhu Ānandajoti's translation

If by renouncing a lesser happiness one may realize a greater happiness, let the wise man renounce the lesser, having regard for the greater happiness.