Buddha Quotes

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

Do not well in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- Buddha

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
- 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

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

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

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

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

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

Ennui has made more gamblers than avarice, more drunkards than thirst, and perhaps as many suicides as despair.
- Buddha