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“By oneself the evil is done, and it is oneself who suffers: by oneself the evil is not done, and by one's Self one becomes pure.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“By oneself the evil is done, and it is oneself who suffers: by oneself the evil is not done, and by one's Self one becomes pure.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Your actions affect you; suffering comes from harmful deeds, purity from virtuous ones.

In simple terms: Your deeds shape your fate.

Key Takeaway

Choose good actions.

Themes

responsibility ethics mindfulness

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • conflict resolution
  • moral choices

Key Concepts

karma self‑purification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the impact of your actions?
  • What habits foster inner purity?
A Different Perspective

Pure intentions can be undermined by external pressures.

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