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He who is owned by things and no longer owns them should turn to asceticism and practise the virtue of renunciation. But he who is so enamoured of asceticism that he shrinks from comfort and shudders at the sight of pleasure should turn away from renunciation. Balance is required.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 7 : Discipline Desires > # 41