I myself also, Śāriputra, am at the present period a Tathāgata, for the weal of many.

According to the Lotus of the True Law, the Buddha explains to his disciple Śāriputra that he teaches for the benefit and happiness of many beings, after recognising the dispositions of each, and that there is at heart only one “vehicle”, a single path leading all to awakening. Today, before explaining or advising something to someone, take time to understand where they are, and adapt your words to them.