Buddha Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.”

“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.”

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”

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

“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.”

“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.”

“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.”

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”

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

“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.”