Buddha Quotes

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To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

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Times of luxury do not last long, but pass away very quickly nothing in this world can be long enjoyed.

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Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves, be a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to Truth as a lamp; hold fast to the truth as a refuge. Look not for a refuge in anyone beside yourselves. And those, who shall be a lamp unto themselves, shall betake themselves to no external refuge, but holding fast to the Truth as their lamp, and holding fast to the Truth as their refuge, they shall reach the topmost height.

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

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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.

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The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

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

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Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

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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.

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Of all the worldly passions, lust is the most intense. All other worldly passions seem to follow in its train.

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Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds.

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Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.

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Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.

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

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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.

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If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.

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If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure.

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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.

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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.

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

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He who loves 50 people has 50 woes he who loves no one has no woes.

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He is able who thinks he is able.

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Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth.

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Everything changes, nothing remains without change.

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Everything is changeable, everything appears and disappears there is no blissful peace until one passes beyond the agony of life and death.

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

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

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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.

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Believe nothing, O monks, merely because you have been told it or because it is traditional, or because you yourselves have imagined 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 conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beingsthat doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.

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