“Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.”

— Gautama Buddha

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philosopher, reformer and the founder of Buddhism -563–-483 BC

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“Behold now, Bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to decay. Strive with diligence!”

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Last words, as quoted in DN 16; Mahaparinibbana Sutta 6:8
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Mendicants, I now impress it upon you, the parts and powers of man must be dissolved; work out your own salvation with diligence.
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Now, then, monks, I exhort you: All fabrications are subject to decay. Bring about completion by being heedful.
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Behold now, bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness!
translated by Sister Vajira & Francis Story
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Here earth and water seem to strive again,
Not chaos-like together crushed and bruised,
But, as the world, harmoniously confused:
Where order in variety we see,
And where, though all things differ, all agree.”

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