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Watching Over Your Self

You yourself should reprove yourself, should examine yourself. As a self-guarded monk with guarded self, mindful, you dwell at ease. Your own self is your own mainstay. Your own self is your own guide. Therefore you should watch over yourself– as a trader, a fine steed. -Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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