Verse 5

Chapter 8: The Thousands

The Verse

Self-conquest is far better than the conquest of others. A person who is self-subdued and ever restrained in conduct.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 8, Verse 5
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Dhammapada

Verse 5

Chapter 8: The Thousands

The Verse

Self-conquest is far better than the conquest of others. A person who is self-subdued and ever restrained in conduct.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 8, Verse 5