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50 quotes
Indian philosopher and the founder of Buddhism (623 or 563 BCE – 543 or 483 BCE)
“Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.”
"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise."
on Wisdom
"There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind."
on Discipline
"Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace."
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."
on Philosophy
"Speak the truth do not become angered and give when asked, even be it a little. By these three conditions one goes to the presence of the gods."
on Truth
"Attachment leads to suffering."
"The Gift of Truth excels all other Gifts."
"You only lose what you cling to."
"All beings tremble before violence.All fear death.All love life.See yourself in others.Then whom can you hurt?What harm can you do?"
on Life
"You are the community now. Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up."
on Inspirational
"He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind."
"Greater than all the joysOf heaven and earth,Greater still than dominionOver all the worlds,Is the joy of reaching the stream."
on Joy
"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance."
"When the Aggregates arise, decay and die, O bhikkhu, every moment you are born, decay, and die."
on Death
"However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?"
on Faith
"Bahujanahitāya bahujanasukhāya lokānukampāya:For the good of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world."
on Compassion
"May all that have life be delivered from suffering"
"friendship is the only cure for hatred, the only guarantee of peace."
on Relationships
"Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living."
"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways."
