Did Mahavira really say 'The soul is its own friend and its own enemy.'?

Mahavira Quote Source & Citation:

The soul is its own friend and its own enemy.

— Mahavira Ancient · Founder of Jainism

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"The true nature of the soul is bliss."

"Renunciation is the key to eternal happiness."

"The wise man is he who knows the truth."

"One should not speak ill of others."

"Do not be led by the senses, but lead the senses."

From the Jain scriptures (Uttaradhyayana Sutra)

Date: Circa 6th century BCE

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