Dhammapada

Attavagga ⧸ Gāthā 159

Attānañce tathā kayirā yathaññamanusāsati
Sudanto vata dammetha attā hi kira duddamo

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Self ⧸ Verse 159

As he instructs others so should he himself act. Himself fully controlled, he should control (others); for oneself, indeed, is difficult to control.
English translation by Ven. Narada Maha Thera. For free distribution only.

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