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Contentment Quote by Shantideva

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“Passion is overcome only by him who has won through stillness of spirit the perfect vision; it comes through the contentment that is regardless of the world.”

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It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

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The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.

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It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

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