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Blessed Nation of Bitcoiners: Who and What does this remind you of?

"The demonic and the divine
are the two kinds of men in this world.

Fearlessness, purity of heart,
persistence in the pursuit of knowledge,
generosity, self-control,
nonviolence, gentleness, candor,

integrity, disengagement,
joy in the study of the scriptures,
compassion for all beings, modesty,
patience, a tranquil mind,

dignity, kindness, courage,
a benevolent, loving heart-
these are the qualities of men
born with divine traits.

Hypocrisy, insolence, anger,
cruelty, ignorance, conceit-
these are the qualities
of men with demonic traits.

The divine traits lead to freedom;
the demonic, to suffering and bondage,
But do not be concerned:
the traits you have are divine.

Demonic men do not realize
what should and what should not be done;
there is no purity of heart,
no virtue, no truth inside them.

...drawn into cruelty and malice,
they become lost souls and, at last,
enemies of the whole world."
- Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 16 [edited]