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."

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Peace

“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

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Peace

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

— Buddha

Travel

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

— Buddha

Best

“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

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

— Buddha

Truth

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Love

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

— Buddha

Work

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

— Buddha

Good

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

— Buddha

Good

“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