Did Mahavira really say 'One who has conquered himself is truly a hero.'?

Mahavira Quote Source & Citation:

One who has conquered himself is truly a hero.

— Mahavira Ancient · Founder of Jainism

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"The virtuous person is never afraid of death."

"The greatest austerity is self-control."

"Man's true nature is divine."

"One who is pure in thought, word, and deed is truly happy."

"The soul is the only reality; the rest is illusion."

Attributed, common Jain teaching

Date: c. 6th-5th century BCE

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