The Buddha’s Quotes

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

"He is able who thinks he is able."

"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."

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

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

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

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."

"Believe nothing merely because you have been told it.
Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.
But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good,
the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it,
unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense."

"We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think."

"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."

"On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions;
it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property."

"Everything changes, nothing remains without change."

As long as we think that our suffering is somehow caused by others, we naturally grow bitter, resent our circumstances and blame whomever we believe responsible. No matter how much we try to escape hardship- whether of health, finances or those found within human relationship--they will nonetheless follow us, for the cause of our suffering is within us.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.

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.