Gautam

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When we do not have what we want, we suffer from greed as we long for it. When we do have what we want, we suffer from fear of losing it. When we are admired, we suffer from attachment to pride, the fear of losing the admiration that we crave. When we are despised, we suffer from shame, and the greedy desire for admiration.
Kill Your Self: Life After Ego: A Guide to Zen Buddhist Practice in Real Life
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