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

All Quotes by Buddha

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

— Buddha

Truth

“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”

— Buddha

Work

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Future

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

— Buddha

Anger

“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

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

— Buddha

Peace

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

— Buddha

Life

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Good

“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

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— 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

“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

Death

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

— Buddha

Travel

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

— Buddha

Death

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

— Buddha

Best

“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

“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

Love