Buddhist quotes

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

"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."

"If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves."

"Life is dear to all beings. They have the right to live the same as we do."

"In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then Blaise them to be true."

"Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others."

"Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it. "

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

"However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?"

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity."

"On life's journey Faith is nourishment,
Virtuous deeds are a shelter,
Wisdom is the light by day and Right mindfulness is the protection by night.
If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him;
If he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom."

"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."

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world."

"What we think, we become."

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth, confidence is the best relationship, Nirvana is the supreme bliss."

"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."

"There is no way to Happiness, Happiness is The Way."

~ Buddha Gautama