Attainment Quote by Shunryu Suzuki

“If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.” quote by Shunryu Suzuki — Download Open image

“If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.”

Shunryu Suzuki

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