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."

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

— Buddha

Peace

All Quotes by Buddha

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

— Buddha

Truth

“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

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

— Buddha

Best

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

— Buddha

Travel

“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

“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

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

— Buddha

Death

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

— 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

“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.”

— Buddha

Happiness

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

— Buddha

Best

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

— Buddha

Future

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

— 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

“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

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

— Buddha

Life

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

— Buddha

Anger

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

— Buddha

Good

“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