Buddha Quotes and Sayings page(1)

A jug fills drop by drop.
Buddha 

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.
Buddha 

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
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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.
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Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha 

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
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Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
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Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
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He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.
Buddha 

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

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 

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

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
Buddha 

In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
Buddha 

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

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Buddha 

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.
Buddha


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