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Shantideva Quotes: It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?
         

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?


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This page presents the quote "It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?". Author of this quote is Shantideva. This quote is about events, mind, needs,.