Gautama Buddha Quotes
563 BC – 483 BC
Teacher from ancient India whose teachings became the foundation of Buddhism. The Dhammapada, a collection of verses traditionally linked to his teaching, is among the best-known Buddhist texts.
23 quotesAbout Gautama Buddha on Wikipedia
“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.”
“Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.”
“Conquer anger with love, evil with good, meanness with generosity, and lies with truth.”
“As rain breaks through an ill-thatched house, passion will break through an unreflecting mind.”
“Indeed, wisdom is born of meditation; without meditation wisdom is lost.”
“Not by birth does one become an outcaste, not by birth does one become a brahman.”
“The innumerable worlds in the cosmos are like the eyes of the net.”
“If you have wisdom, you will be without greed or attachment.”
“One with true wisdom is a secure boat for crossing over the ocean of old age, sickness, and death.”
“In a world become blind, I beat the drum of the Deathless.”
“Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge.”
“Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise.”
“Listen well, listen well, and mull it over in your thoughts!”
“Shariputra, this land of mine is pure, but you fail to see it.”
