Quotes By Buddha

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.

What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What's the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood?

It is better to travel well than to arrive.

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

A jug fills drop by drop.

In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

What we think, we become.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.