If you continue to imitate others, your own strength will gradually
diminish. Therefore, do not imitate others. Observe restraint.
For example, the lion attacks the animal only when it is hungry.
It does not go about killing every animal that it comes across.
Thus even a wild beast like the lion has the capacity to restrain
itself. Hence it is necessary for every human being to observe
restraint and certain limits. Do not utilize your
strength and power indiscriminately. Trying to amass wealth
and being over-smart will only lead you to danger. Limitless
ego, anger, and desire will only lead you astray.
You have to divert your mind from such a situation and follow the
noble path so that you do not cause harm to others nor do you suffer
in the process. .
- Divine Discourse,
Aug 29, 2009.