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The monk who takes the vow of personal poverty and renounces the possession of worldly goods is not superior to, but only on a parallel plane with, the householder who decides to simplify his life and discard superfluities or inessentials.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 7 : Discipline Desires > # 165