Who said "You are your own protector. Who else could be?"?

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 160.

What is the original Pali?

Attā hi attano nātho, ko hi nātho paro siyā;. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

Is "You are your own protector. Who else could be?" on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Attā hi attano nātho, ko hi nātho paro siyā

You are your own protector. Who else could be?

The Buddha, Dhammapada 160

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What it means

No one else can do your inner work for you. A well-trained self is the rare protector the verse promises. Stop waiting to be rescued and start training.

The source

"You are your own protector. Who else could be?" The Buddha said it in Dhammapada 160. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

"Attā hi attano nātho, ko hi nātho paro siyā;"

Original Pali, Dhammapada 160. Text read at suttacentral.net.

Who said it

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Siddhattha Gotama, the teacher from northern India whose path of insight and practice became Buddhism. His sayings survive in the Pali Canon, including the Dhammapada.

Questions

What does "You are your own protector. Who else could be?" mean?: No one else can do your inner work for you. A well-trained self is the rare protector the verse promises. Stop waiting to be rescued and start training.
Who said "You are your own protector. Who else could be?"?: The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 160.
What is the original Pali?: Attā hi attano nātho, ko hi nātho paro siyā;. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.
Is "You are your own protector. Who else could be?" on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.