Buddha

Buddha

35 quotes

Founder of Buddhism Buddha is proof that the right words at the right time can outlast almost anything. Buddha's observations on Good are as sharp as their thoughts on Life, revealing genuine breadth of mind. We feature 59 quotes from Buddha spanning Good, Life, Peace, Health, and Truth, making them one of the most prolific voices in our archive. A favorite of many readers: "Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life."

“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

Fear

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

Fear

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

— Buddha

Death

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

— Buddha

Truth

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

Fear

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

— Buddha

Best

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

— Buddha

Good

“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

Good

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

— Buddha

Love

“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

Men

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

Friendship

“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

Anger

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Travel

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

— Buddha

Good

“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

Family

“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

Good

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

— Buddha

Death