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Where would there be leather enough to cover the entire world? With just the leather of my sandals, it is as if the whole world were covered. Likewise, I am unable to restrain external phenomena, but I shall restrain my own mind. What need is there to restrain anything else?

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Just as a blind man might find a jewel amongst heaps of rubbish, so this Spirit of Awakening has somehow arisen in me.

A person whose mind is distracted lives between the fangs of mental afflictions.

One should eliminate yearning that arises for various idle conversations, which often take place, and for all kinds of entertainment.

The prime of one’s life passes away in making a living. What can an old person do with sensual gratification?

May all those languishing in hell come now to perfect joy.
And may the stooping animals be freed
From fear of being preyed upon, each other's food.

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