Verse 12

Chapter 8: The Thousands

The Verse

Better it is to live one day wise and meditative than to live a hundred years foolish and uncontrolled.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 8, Verse 12
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Dhammapada

Verse 12

Chapter 8: The Thousands

The Verse

Better it is to live one day wise and meditative than to live a hundred years foolish and uncontrolled.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 8, Verse 12

Dhammapada — Timeless wisdom from the Buddha's teachings

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