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

— Buddha

Life

All Quotes by Buddha

“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

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Peace

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

— Buddha

Life

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

— Buddha

Good

“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

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

— Buddha

Best

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

— Buddha

Good

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Truth

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

— Buddha

Death

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

— Buddha

Life

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

— Buddha

Death

“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

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

— Buddha

Anger

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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