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If you see the soul in every human being, you see truly. If you see immortality in the heart of every mortal being, you see truly.

Bhagvad Gita
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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As a boat on the water can be swept away off course by a strong wind, so the intelligence may be carried away by any of the roaming senses on which the mind alights.

Bhagvad Gita
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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As we throw away our old worn-out garments and put on new ones, so the living soul after using the body throws it away when it is worn out dons a new one.

Bhagvad Gita
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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A fool, though he lives in the company of the wise, understands nothing of the true doctrine, as a spoon tastes not the flavour of the soup.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without spiritual life.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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Rather than continuing to seek the truth, simply let go of your views.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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Through Zeal, knowledge is gotton; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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Cheerful patience is required both for naughty children and your own mind.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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What we cultivate in times of ease, we store up to support us in times of change.

Gautam Buddha
BC (Before Common Era)
India
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