Gautama Buddha Quotes

Men who are addicted to the passions are like the torch-carrier running against the wind; his hands are sure to be burned.

Gautama Buddha

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• Passions

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• Men who are addicted to the passions are like the torch-carrier running against the wind; his hands are sure to be burned.

  

  Gautama Buddha
  • Running
  • Wind
  • Passions