Robert M. PirsigThe place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.
About This Quote
Based on the teachings of the Buddha, this quote encourages us to improve ourselves first and then to improve the world around us. In order to be a better person and do great things for others, we first need to be a better person and work on becoming a better person. It’s not enough to just create change in our own lives and hope that others will change as well.
Source: Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
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