Gautama BuddhaWho have not led the holy lifenor riches won while young, they linger on as aged cranesaround a fished-out pond.
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Those who have not led the holy life, nor won riches while young, they linger on as aged cranes around a fished-out pond. These are the sad souls who have failed to reach their highest potential. They are the ones who have failed to attain what they want out of life. They never made it out of the nest and instead stayed in their old age.
Source: The Dhammapada
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