“Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”
Peace
“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.”
FamilyAll Quotes by Buddha
“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.”
Anger“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.”
Fear“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.”
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.”
Fear“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”
Best“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth not going all the way, and not starting.”
Truth“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”
Work“To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
Good“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”
Best“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.”
Friendship“Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.”
Good“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.”
Peace“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
Love“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”
Good“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
Future“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love this is the eternal rule.”
Love“To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.”
Life“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.”
Happiness“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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