Dhammapada · Verset 166

Attadatthattheravatthu

Pali

Attadatthaṁ paratthena,
bahunāpi na hāpaye;
Attadatthamabhiññāya,
sadatthapasuto siyā.
Attavaggo dvādasamo.

English

Never neglect what is good for yourself
for the sake of another, however great.
Knowing well what is good for yourself,
be intent upon your heart’s goal.

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