The self is the friend of the self, and the self is the enemy of the self.
— Mahavira Ancient

Founder of Jainism

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Attributed, common Jain teaching

Date / Period

c. 6th-5th century BCE

Category

Humorous

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https://www.jainism.org/quotes/

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