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"If you desire ease, forsake learning."

Nagarjuna, Indian Philosopher

Desire, Learning

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"If you desire ease, forsake learning."

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"Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain."

"Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves."

"So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts."

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"If you desire ease, forsake learning."

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