Buddha Quotes

Buddha Biography
Type: Leader
Born: 563 BC
Died: 483 BC


A jug fills drop by drop.
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All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.
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All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
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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.
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Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
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Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
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Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
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Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
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He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.
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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
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However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
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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.
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I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
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In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
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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.
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It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
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