Buddha

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”

— Buddha

“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

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

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

“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

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth not going all the way, and not starting.”

— Buddha

“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

“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.”

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

“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

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

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

“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

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

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love this is the eternal rule.”

— Buddha

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”

— Buddha

“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.”

— Buddha

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

— Buddha