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“By your own folly you will be brought as low as your worst enemy wishes.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“By your own folly you will be brought as low as your worst enemy wishes.”

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.

Self‑inflicted folly leads to a low state, as low as an enemy would wish.

In simple terms: Your own mistakes can bring you down as far as a foe wants.

Key Takeaway

Avoid self‑sabotage.

Themes

self‑awareness humility consequences

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career decisions
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

karma personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits are you repeating that lower you?
  • How can you guard against self‑sabotage?
A Different Perspective

Self‑destruction can be harder to reverse than external setbacks.

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