The wisdom of his teachings are reflected in the quotes below. Many of his words still hold true today!
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become
Buddha
To support mother and father, to cherish wife and child and to have a simple livelihood; this is the good luck.
Buddha
There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.
Buddha
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.
Buddha
We must be diligent today. To wait until tomorrow is too late. Death comes unexpectedly. How can we bargain with it?
Buddha
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
Buddha
Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.
Buddha
All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.
Buddha
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Buddha
We must be diligent today. To wait until tomorrow is too late. Death comes unexpectedly. How can we bargain with it?
Buddha
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past,
not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles,
but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Buddha
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Buddha
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Buddha
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
Buddha
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