Quotes by Buddha

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

"Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death."

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

"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."

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path."

"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."

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

"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."

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

"The mind is everything. What you think you become."

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

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

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."

"It is better to travel well than to arrive."

"Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace."

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

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

"Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind."

"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."

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