40 quotes by Buddha

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

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“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” — Buddha

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“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” — Buddha

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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.” — Buddha

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“To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” — Buddha

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“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.” — Buddha

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“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” — Buddha

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“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” — Buddha

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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?” — Buddha

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“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.” — Buddha

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“There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.” — Buddha

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“Without health, life is not life, it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.” — Buddha

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“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.” — Buddha

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

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“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” — Buddha

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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.” — Buddha

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

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“Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.” — Buddha

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

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“It is better to travel well than to arrive.” — Buddha

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“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.” — Buddha

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“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” — Buddha

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“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” — Buddha

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“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.” — Buddha

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“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.” — Buddha

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