October 29

There is nothing more important than an example. It

leads us to do good deeds which would be impossible

without this example. Therefore, if we use dissipated or

passionate or cruel people as examples, it destroys our

soul. The contrary is also true.

Those who do not think independently are under the influence

of somebody else who thinks for them. If you give your

thoughts to somebody else, it is a more shameful slavery than

if you give your body to someone to possess.

If vou desire to follow someone as an example, as many

other people do, first stop and think whether it is worth-

while to follow this general example.

Those who are not afraid of truly terrible things follow

false examples and those people follow the path to

destruction.

-DHAMMAPADA, a book of BUDDHIST WISDOM

Evil influence can be destroyed only by good influence. And

the way to receive a good influence is to have a good life.

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