The quotations of

Gautama Buddha

Indian philosopher and the founder of Buddhism

501–501 BC

25 quotes, most often on Anger, Thinking and Work. Part of the Philosophers collection.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- Time
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.
- Anger
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.
- Morality
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
- Anger
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
- God
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
- Ideas
It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
- Good & Evil
He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.
- Love
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Dhammapada, Translator: Thomas Byrom
- War & Peace
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.
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.
- Work
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.
- Anger
He is able who thinks he is able.
- Motivation & Goals
What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday and our present thoughts build our life tomorrow. Our life is the creation of our mind.
- Thinking

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