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."

“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

All Quotes by Buddha

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

— Buddha

Life

“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

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Future

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Truth

“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

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Anger

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

— Buddha

Peace

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

— Buddha

Peace

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Death

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

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

— Buddha

Anger